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Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs as Early as Next Week

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Microsoft is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees as early as next week, continuing its cost-cutting efforts. The move follows similar reductions across the tech industry amid economic uncertainty. Specific teams and numbers have not been confirmed.

Meridian48 take
This signals ongoing belt-tightening at Microsoft, but the scale and timing suggest a broader trend of tech giants recalibrating post-pandemic hiring sprees.
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