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Karachi: The price of gold per tola has decreased by more than 2 thousand rupees across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola in Pakistan has decreased by 2500 rupees, after which the price of gold per tola has become 4 lakh 34 thousand 936 rupees. According to the association, the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by 2 thousand 143 rupees to 3 lakh 72 thousand 887 rupees. Yesterday too, the price of gold per tola had decreased by 2400 rupees.
MULTAN: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in various cities of Punjab broke the grip of intense heat and humidity, while the weather was pleasant in many areas. Rain accompanied by strong winds was recorded in Multan, DG Khan and Bahawalnagar, due to which the temperature dropped significantly. Waterlogging in some low-lying areas also affected the flow of traffic, while citizens expressed satisfaction with the change in weather. According to the Meteorological Department, more rain with strong winds, gusty winds and thunderstorms is likely in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir during the next 24 hours. Heavy rain…
KARACHI: Currency Exchange rates in Pakistan’s open market remained largely stable over weekend, with US dollar, euro, pound sterling and Gulf currencies showing little movement against the Pakistani rupee. According to the latest market rates, the US dollar (USD) was quoted at Rs278.85 for buying and Rs279.25 for selling. Euro was available at Rs318.63 (buying) and Rs322.02 (selling), while the British pound sterling (GBP) traded at Rs371.99 for buying and Rs375.52 for selling. UAE dirham (AED) stood at Rs76.05 for buying and Rs76.8 for selling, whereas the Saudi riyal (SAR) was quoted at Rs74.4 and Rs75.05, respectively. Qatari riyal (QAR)…
Ronaldo’s magic failed in the pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain defeated Portugal to qualify for the quarterfinals. Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of winning the World Cup did not come true, Spain defeated Portugal 0-1 in the pre-quarterfinals, eliminating them from the tournament. Spain played a relatively better game against Portugal at the Dallas Football Stadium, Spain made 15 attacks compared to Portugal’s 10 attacks. On one side was the young Lamin Yamal, on the other hand, the experienced and elderly Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamin Yamal cracked the Portuguese defense several times, gave passes to his teammates, but unfortunately…
Global gold prices held steady near a two-week high on Monday as investors cut expectations for an upcoming interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Spot gold was almost flat at $4,175.02 an ounce, while US gold futures for August rose 1.5 percent to $4,186.80 an ounce. Last week, gold prices rose more than 2 percent after four straight weeks of declines. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has predicted that demand for gold from key sectors may be lower than expected, which is likely to limit gold prices to $4,300 an ounce in the third quarter and $4,500 in the fourth quarter.…
New York: Norway defeated five-time world champions Brazil 2-1 after a thrilling match. In one of the most important pre-quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway defeated Brazil 1-2. Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, and thus the Netherlands proved themselves to be superstar footballers. Five-time champion Brazil has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, while Norway has made it to the quarterfinals of the Football World Cup, the Norwegian team has reached the quarterfinals for the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Holland, Messi and Mbappe are at the top of the…
KARACHI: Currency Exchange rates in Pakistan’s open market remained largely stable over weekend, with US dollar, euro, pound sterling and Gulf currencies showing little movement against the Pakistani rupee. According to the latest market rates, the US dollar (USD) was quoted at Rs279.00 for buying and Rs279.20 for selling. Euro was available at Rs318.94 (buying) and Rs322.17 (selling), while the British pound sterling (GBP) traded at Rs372.55 for buying and Rs376.52 for selling. UAE dirham (AED) stood at Rs76.00 for buying and Rs76.75 for selling, whereas the Saudi riyal (SAR) was quoted at Rs74.35 and Rs75.00, respectively. Qatari riyal (QAR)…
ISLAMABAD: According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain hot and humid in most parts of the country on Monday, however, strong winds and thundershowers are expected at a few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Punjab, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. The weather will be hot and humid during the day in Islamabad and its surroundings, while it will be partly cloudy in the afternoon. In addition to strong winds, gusty winds and thundershowers are expected in the evening and night. The weather is expected to remain hot and humid in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…
Russia has intensified its long-range missile and drone campaign after a series of Ukrainian strikes on military and energy infrastructure inside Russian territory. Russian authorities state that the operations are aimed at military-industrial facilities, command centers, airfields, fuel depots, and strategic energy assets, presenting the attacks as a response intended to reduce Ukraine’s military capabilities. The latest wave of strikes has reached several regions, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. According to Ukrainian officials and international observers, while military-related sites have been targeted, civilian neighborhoods, hospitals, cultural landmarks, and critical public infrastructure have also sustained significant…
The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 34°C across parts of southern England. Coming after two earlier periods of exceptional warmth, the latest spell reflects an increasingly hot summer season. Authorities are encouraging people to stay hydrated, limit prolonged exposure during peak afternoon hours, and check on those most vulnerable. The recurring heat serves as another reminder of the growing influence of a warming climate on Britain’s weather.