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MUMBAI: Nepal defeated Scotland by 7 wickets in a thrilling encounter in the 33rd match of Group C of the T20 World Cup. Scotland, batting first, scored 170 runs in the allotted 20 overs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Michael Jones played a brilliant innings of 71 runs off 45 balls, while George Munshi scored 27 and Brendon McMillan scored 25 runs. Sompal Kumi took 3 wickets and Nandan Yadav took 2 wickets for Nepal. Chasing a target of 171 runs, Nepal batted confidently and achieved the target in 19.2 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Kaushal Bhartitel…
ISLAMABAD: New Zealand defeated Canada by 8 wickets. In pursuit of the target, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen opened the innings for New Zealand. Tim Seifert was caught by Saad Bin Zafar after scoring 6 runs, Finn Allen returned to the pavilion after scoring 21 runs. Richin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips showed excellent batting and led the team to victory. Richin Ravindra was unbeaten on 59 runs and Glenn Phillips was unbeaten on 76 runs. New Zealand achieved the target in 15.1 overs. It should be noted that in the ICCT T20 World Cup, Canada had given New Zealand a…
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan have once again fallen sharply today. The price of gold per tola in the country has decreased by Rs 9,000 to Rs 514,762. In addition, the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs 7,716 to Rs 441,325. On the other hand, the price of gold in the global market has decreased by $ 90 to $ 4,920 per ounce. It should be noted that the price of gold per tola had decreased by Rs 3,200 yesterday.
ISLAMABAD: The foreign exchange market opened today with major global currencies trading steadily against the local currency. US Dollar remained firm, buying at 280.25 and selling at 282.20, continuing its strong position in the market. Euro was traded at 331.18 for buying and 334.92 for selling, while UK Pound Sterling stayed among the highest-valued currencies at 380.76 (buying) and 384.48 (selling). UAE Dirham was recorded at 76.25 for buying and 77.25 for selling, whereas the Saudi Riyal stood at 74.60 and 75.20 respectively, reflecting stable demand due to trade and remittance flows. Other international currencies, including the Australian Dollar, Canadian…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has predicted hot and dry weather in the first decade of Ramadan. In an exclusive interview with a private TV, Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department Irfan Virk said that the weather is predicted to be hot and dry in the first decade of Ramadan, and there is apparently no possibility of rain in the first decade of Ramadan. The mercury is expected to drop below 30 degrees in Islamabad, while it is expected to go up to 35 degrees in Sindh and southern Punjab. On the other hand, a new series of rains has been…
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has increased the prices of petroleum products. The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 5, after which the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs 258.17 per liter. In addition, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs 7.32, after which the new price of high-speed diesel has been fixed at Rs 275.70. The Petroleum Division has issued a notification of the increase in prices. On the other hand, the government has also increased the price of kerosene by Rs 4.73 per liter, after which the new price…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates, Pakistani rupee remained stable within narrow range against major foreign currencies, with the US dollar, euro, British pound, and Gulf currencies holding firm in the open market, according to currency dealers. US Dollar was quoted at Rs280.50 for buying and Rs282.15 for selling, Euro remained strong, trading at Rs331.95 on the buying side and Rs335.70 on the selling side, while UK pound sterling hovered near record levels at Rs380.85 and Rs384.60, respectively. UAE dirham was exchanged at Rs76.40 for buying and Rs77.50 for selling, while Saudi riyal stood at Rs74.80 and Rs75.35, supported by steady remittance inflows…
ISLAMABAD: The price of gold in the country fell on the first day of the business week. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, gold has become cheaper by Rs 3,200 per tola, the new price has become Rs 523,762. Similarly, 10 grams of gold has become cheaper by Rs 2,743, the new price has become Rs 449,041. On the other hand, a big decline has been seen in the price of gold in the global market today. Gold prices have fallen by 1.1 percent today to $ 4,988.04 per ounce, while US gold deals for April have…
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the city. According to a private news channel, Deputy Director PMD Anjum Nazir Zaigham said that a series of westerly winds is going to start in Karachi around 2 to 3 pm tomorrow. It will first affect the western districts of Karachi, under which there may be light and moderate rain with thunder and lightning, but there is no possibility of heavy rain. Anjum Nazir Zaigham said that the weather in Karachi will not be cold due to the rain in Karachi, but it will definitely become pleasant. The temperature in Karachi…
COLOMBO: India qualified for the Super Eight stage by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in the group match of the ICC T20 World Cup. In the match played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and invited India to bat first. The captains of Pakistan and India cricket teams did not shake hands during the toss. Batting first, India scored 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed without scoring any runs in the first over by Salman Agha. The second batsman for…