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TEHRAN: Iran’s state media confirmed the Supreme Leader’s assassination. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of mourning for the Supreme Leader. According to Iranian state media, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was martyred in his office. At the time of his martyrdom, Ayatollah Khamenei was performing his duties. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of mourning for the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. All government and semi-government institutions in Iran will be closed for 7 days. Iranian media say that the Supreme Leader’s daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter were also killed in the American and Israeli attack. The Supreme…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has increased the prices of petroleum products. According to the announcement, the price of petrol was increased by Rs 8 per liter, after which the new price of petrol was fixed at Rs 266.17 per liter. In addition, the price of diesel was increased by Rs 5.16 per liter. The new price of diesel was fixed at Rs 280.86 per liter.
KANDY: In the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 runs after a thrilling match but were eliminated from the World Cup. In the match played in Kandy, the Sri Lankan captain won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Salman Mirza were dropped from the playing XI for the important match against Sri Lanka. They were replaced by Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafee and Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan scored 212 runs for 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. In reply, the Sri Lankan team could score…
TEHRAN: The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran, but Iran retaliated with full force firing missiles at Israel with several Middle East countries also hit by attacks. Iran responded by launching retaliatory missile attacks, according to the Israeli military, as US diplomats in the Gulf and Israeli civilians were ordered to seek shelter. Death toll in strike on southern Iran school reaches 40 At least 40 people were killed on Saturday in a strike on a girls’ school in southern…
KARACHI: The price of gold has increased by more than Rs 10,000 across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola has increased by more than Rs 10,000 across the country, after which it has become Rs 550,562 per tola. According to the association, the price of 10 grams of gold has increased by Rs 8,574 to Rs 47,000,2018. On the other hand, the price of gold in the global market has increased by $ 100 to $ 5,278 per ounce.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Weather Update, during the next 24 hours, the weather is expected to be dry in most parts of the country, while it is likely to be cold in the morning/night hours in the hilly areas, while it is expected to be partly cloudy in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The day temperature is expected to be above normal in the plain areas. According to the Meteorological Department, during the last 24 hours, the weather was dry in most parts of the country, while it was cold in the morning/night hours in the hilly areas. The minimum temperatures…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan, several foreign currencies traded at firm levels in the open market, with US dollar, Euro, and British pound leading the board on the latest exchange rate sheet. US dollar (USD) remained at Rs280.35 for buying and Rs282.15 for selling. Euro stood at Rs330.75 on the buying side and Rs335.28 on selling, while UK pound sterling (GBP) was traded at Rs377.90 for buying and Rs382.16 for selling. UAE dirham (AED) was available at Rs76.35 for buying and Rs77.35 for selling. Saudi riyal (SAR) was quoted at Rs74.88 and Rs75.65, respectively. Qatari riyal (QAR) traded at Rs76.10…
ISLAMABAD: England defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thrilling Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In the match played in Colombo, Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to bat first. The New Zealand team scored 159 runs for 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Glenn Phillips scored 39, Tim Seifert scored 35, and Finn Allen scored 29 runs for the Kiwis. Will Jacques, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid took 2 wickets each for England. In reply, England achieved the target for the loss of 4 wickets in the last over…
ISLAMABAD: Gold rates in Pakistan witnessed a modest decline, amid downward trend in international bullion market. On Friday, Per Tola gold stayed at Rs540,562, while the rate for 10 grams of gold drop by Rs600, settling at Rs463,444. Gold Rates in Pakistan (27 February 2026) Category Decrease New Price Gold per Tola 700 540,562 Gold per 10 Gram 600 463,444 The downward trend follows Wednesday’s surge, when the price of gold per tola jumped by Rs1,300 to close at Rs541,262. In the global market, gold prices dropped by $7 per ounce, taking the international rate to $5,178 per ounce. 22…
Islamabad: Pakistan Weather Update, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the weather is likely to remain dry in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours, while the weather is likely to remain cold in the mountainous areas at night. It is expected that some districts of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir will experience light rain with partly cloudy weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain above normal in the plains. During the last 24 hours, the weather was dry in most parts of the country, while it was cold in the mountainous areas in the morning…