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ISLAMABAD: Punjab emerged as the overall champions of the Special Olympics Pakistan National Games 2026, delivering an outstanding performance by winning 12 gold and 13 silver medals at the prestigious event held at the Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. Sindh secured second position with an impressive tally of 9 gold and 10 silver medals, while the Federal Area finished third after claiming 8 gold and 9 silver medals. The closing ceremony was attended by Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and Director General Pakistan Sports Board, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, who graced the occasion as the chief guest and distributed…
ISLAMABAD: The price of gold and silver has also seen a decline in the global and local gold markets today. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, 24-carat gold per tola has become cheaper by Rs 600 to Rs 476,262, while the price of ten grams of gold has fallen by Rs 515 to Rs 408,317. The price of silver per tola has decreased by Rs 159 to Rs 8,073. On the other hand, gold per ounce has decreased by $ 6 in the international market and has reached $ 4,539.
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert of strong winds, thunderstorms and hail in most parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours, while fears of lake bursting, flash floods and landslides due to melting glaciers have also been expressed. According to the NDMA, rain is likely in various areas of Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Sindh, while hail is also expected in some places. The NDMA spokesperson says that there will be rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in various districts of Islamabad and Punjab, during which there…
The Letter Between the Pages: A Forgotten Voice from the 17th Century For centuries, it waited in silence, stitched securely between the pages of a dense theological volume. It was a forgotten note, a 17th-century whisper bound within a heavy tome, hidden until a curious reader finally uncovered it in 1978. This fragile fragment carried the faint breath of another age — a profound reminder that history does not always sleep in museums or monuments. Sometimes, it hides in plain sight, tucked gently within the margins of ordinary books. Even after the volume was finally unbound in 2016, the discovery…
ISLAMABAD: Latest Currency Exchange Update – US Dollar remains at Rs278.95 for buying and Rs279.85 for selling on May 16, 2026. Euro is being traded at Rs326.6 for buying and Rs330.7 for selling, while UK Pound sterling stood at Rs376.85 and Rs380.44, respectively. UAE Dirham traded at Rs75.85 for buying and Rs76.85 for selling, while Saudi Riyal was quoted at Rs74.35 and Rs75.05. Qatari Riyal, Omani Eiyal, Bahraini Dinar and Kuwaiti Dinar also maintained steady positions in the currency market. Currency Symbol Buying Selling US Dollar USD 278.95 279.8 Euro EUR 326.6 330.7 UK Pound Sterling GBP 376.86 380.44 U.A.E…
Islamabad: (Staff Reporter) – Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has termed Pakistan’s bilateral ties with Azerbaijan deeply rooted in shared religious, cultural and historical bond and both the countries stand by each other in testing times supporting each other’s stance at international forums. He was addressing the 108th Independence Day of Azerbaijan as Chief Guest. The reception hosted by Ambassador Khazar Farhadov and his spouse at the Movenpick Hotel Wednesday evening brought together an impressive gathering of political leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, business figures and members of civil society, reflecting the exemplary and time-tested relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan across…
ISLAMABAD: A new chapter in agricultural cooperation between Austria and Pakistan unfolded in Islamabad as the Austrian Ambassador Mr Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate growing partnership aimed at promoting climate-smart and sustainable agriculture through advanced weather forecasting technologies. The event brought together representatives of Austrian agri-tech company Pessl Instruments, officials of the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), and representatives from Pakistan’s public and private sectors, reflecting the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation in innovation, trade and sustainable development. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Kutschera said ties between Austria and Pakistan were gaining strong momentum, particularly…
ISLAMABAD: The price of gold has fallen sharply across the country today. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola has decreased by Rs 15,500 to Rs 476,862. The price of 10 grams of gold in the country has decreased by Rs 13,289 to Rs 488,832. On the other hand, the price of gold in the global market has decreased by $ 155 to $ 4,545 per ounce.
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan. US Dollar remains at Rs278.9 for buying and Rs279.8 for selling on May 15, 2026. Euro is being traded at Rs326.6 for buying and Rs330.7 for selling, while UK Pound sterling stood at Rs376.85 and Rs380.44, respectively. UAE Dirham traded at Rs75.85 for buying and Rs76.85 for selling, while Saudi Riyal was quoted at Rs74.35 and Rs75.05. Qatari Riyal, Omani Eiyal, Bahraini Dinar and Kuwaiti Dinar also maintained steady positions in the currency market. Currency Symbol Buying Selling US Dollar USD 278.9 279.8 Euro EUR 326.6 330.7 UK Pound Sterling GBP 376.86 380.44 U.A.E…
ISLAMABAD: The weather situation in various cities of the country has started changing, where the intensity of heat has decreased in some areas while the possibility of rain has been shown in some places. The weather in Lahore has become pleasant and the intensity of heat has been recorded to decrease. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a 20 percent chance of rain tonight, while the weather is likely to remain dry throughout the day. The city is clear and there will be light winds with sunshine. The current temperature of Lahore was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius, while…