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Lahore: The Sogetsu Ikebana Annual Spring Exhibition, titled “Spring Reverie: Crafts of Pakistan,” opened at The Residency Hotel Lahore on Friday, April 3rd, in celebration of 100 years of Sogetsu Ikebana. Organized by The Lahore Floritage Sogetsu Study Group under the leadership of Ms. Neveen Syed, Director of the Group, and held in collaboration with Blue Pine Residences, the exhibition highlights the works of Sogetsu Ikebana artists inspired by Pakistan’s rich and diverse craft traditions. The exhibition will open for public viewing today from 6pm till 10pm and on Saturday, April 4, from 10 am to 5 pm. The chief…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Weather Update: The Meteorological Department has predicted more rains with strong winds in different parts of the country. According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Islamabad and its surroundings, while rains have also been forecast in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, where there is a risk of landslides. Rain has been forecast in the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while a flood alert has been issued in the districts of Swat, Dir and Chitral of the province. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of flood situation in the mountain rivers and streams of Balochistan, while the risk of…
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices rebounded in Pakistan on Friday amid upward trend in global markets after it recorded a decline in previous session. Data shared by All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association showed per tola price moved up by Rs3,400 to settle at Rs490,362. Similarly, the price of 10-gram surged by Rs2,915, taking the new rate to Rs420,406. In international market, the price of yellow commodity surged by $34 with new rate settling at $4,676. A day earlier, per tola price dropped by Rs7,100 to settle at Rs486,962. Similarly, the price of 10-gram fell by Rs6,087, bringing new rate to Rs417,491…
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik and the Finance Minister held a joint press conference and announced that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 137.24 per liter, after which the new price of petrol has been increased to Rs 458.41 per liter. The price of diesel has been increased by Rs 184.49 per liter, after which the new price of diesel has been set at Rs 520.35.
ISLAMABAD: Currency Rates in Pakistan. Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan shows steady activity in the open market, with major global currencies including US Dollar, Euro, and UK pound continuing to dominate trading. US Dollar (USD) remained one of most closely watched currencies, with a buying rate of Rs278.9 and a selling rate of Rs280.25. The Euro (EUR) was traded at Rs322.13 for buying and Rs329.51 for selling. UK pound sterling remained among the highest-valued currencies in the market. It was available at a buying rate of Rs370.17 and a selling rate of Rs377.47. Among Gulf currencies widely used by overseas Pakistani…
The Sogetsu Ikebana Annual Spring Exhibition, titled “Spring Reverie: Crafts of Pakistan,” opened at The Residency Hotel Lahore on Friday, April 3rd, in celebration of 100 years of Sogetsu Ikebana. Organized by The Lahore Floritage Sogetsu Study Group under the leadership of Ms. Neveen Syed, Director of the Group, and held in collaboration with Blue Pine Residences, the exhibition highlights the works of Sogetsu Ikebana artists inspired by Pakistan’s rich and diverse craft traditions. The exhibition will open for public viewing today from 6pm till 10pm and on Saturday, April 4, from 10 am to 5 pm. The chief guest…
The full moon of March, known as the Worm Moon, marks nature’s quiet transition from winter to spring. As the frozen ground begins to thaw, earthworms reappear, signaling renewed life and drawing birds back to the warming land. This moon carries other names too—Sap Moon, when trees are tapped for syrup; Crow Moon, echoing the return of crows; and Lenten Moon, reflecting its place in the seasonal calendar. Whether it falls at winter’s end or spring’s beginning, the Worm Moon stands as a symbol of change, renewal, and the earth awakening once again.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Weather Update: The weather has become pleasant in different areas of Karachi after the late night and early morning drizzle, while light and heavy rain is expected in the city throughout the day today. Drizzle and light rain are continuing intermittently in various areas of the city including II Chandrigarh Road, Saddar, Old City MA Jinnah Road, Buffer Zone, Malir, Korangi, Defense, Shah Faisal Colony, Nazimabad and Garden. The weather is pleasant across the city and strong winds are also continuing. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in…
KARACHI: A major decline in the price of gold has been seen across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola in Pakistan has decreased by Rs 7,100, after which the price of gold per tola has become Rs 486,962. According to the association, the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs 6,087 to Rs 417,491. On the other hand, gold in the global market has decreased by $ 71 to $ 4,642 per ounce.
KARACHI: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan. Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan shows steady activity in the open market, with major global currencies including US Dollar, Euro, and UK pound continuing to dominate trading. US Dollar (USD) remained one of most closely watched currencies, with a buying rate of Rs278.9 and a selling rate of Rs280.25. The Euro (EUR) was traded at Rs322.13 for buying and Rs329.51 for selling. UK pound sterling remained among the highest-valued currencies in the market. It was available at a buying rate of Rs370.17 and a selling rate of Rs377.47. Among Gulf currencies widely used by overseas…