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We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility. Across our world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict, climate change and rapid transformation. Yet it is often in such testing moments that the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth is most clearly revealed. Ours is a remarkable association that spans every ocean and continent. Embracing an extraordinary diversity of culture, language and faith, our Commonwealth family is united by shared values of justice, democracy, opportunity, compassion and mutual respect. In a world that can feel increasingly fragmented, this voluntary union of…
ISLAMABAD: International Women’s Day is being celebrated all over the world, including Pakistan. The aim is to raise awareness against gender discrimination and to stop the oppression of women. International Women’s Day was first celebrated in the United States on February 28, 1909, after the announcement of the Socialist Party of America. Among other historical occasions, this day is also celebrated in memory of the fire that broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York in 1911. The idea of celebrating International Women’s Day first came up at the beginning of the 20th century, when women protested against…
AHMADABAD: India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to become the T20 champion for the third time. In the final match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first against India. India scored 255 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs, playing first against New Zealand, thanks to the brilliant batting of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson played a sizzling innings of 89 runs off 46 balls, Ishan Kishan scored 54…
RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, saying that the continued attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait are dangerous and aggressive acts that threaten regional security and stability. The GCC Secretary-General said that these attacks demonstrate Iran’s escalating behavior. He strongly condemned these attacks by Tehran on the region, saying that targeting critical installations and civilian infrastructure is a clear and unacceptable violation of international norms and charters. The GCC Secretary-General added that the continued attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait are dangerous and aggressive acts that threaten regional security and stability. All GCC countries…
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC; Arabic: is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union and military alliance comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The council’s main headquarters is located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution. All current member states are monarchies, including three constitutional monarchies (Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain), two absolute monarchies (Saudi Arabia and Oman), and one federal monarchy (the United Arab Emirates, which…
LAHORE: The Capital city Lahore is witnessing a mix of light winds and sun and clouds today, making the weather pleasant. According to the Meteorological Department, the chances of rain have almost disappeared and only a 5 to 10 percent chance remains. The temperature in Lahore has been recorded at 32 degrees Celsius. According to meteorologists, the weather is feeling comfortable due to light winds, but the air quality remains worrisome. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city has reached 249, making Lahore the fourth most polluted city in the country. According to the details, the AQI was recorded…
DUBAI: Emirates Airlines has said that flights from Dubai Airport will resume from this afternoon. According to the airline, passengers who have confirmed reservations can go to the airport, officials say that the flight schedule is being continuously adjusted according to the current situation to normalize operations. According to Emirates Airlines, affected passengers are also being provided with refund or rebooking options, passengers have been instructed to check the latest information on their flight before traveling.
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan, Pakistan’s open currency market showed mixed movement, with US Dollar holding strong position while major global currencies such as the British pound and euro continued to trade at elevated levels. US dollar was being bought at Rs279.00 and sold at Rs280.45 in the local market. The euro remained among the stronger currencies, trading at Rs325.31 for buying and Rs329.05 for selling. Meanwhile, the UK pound sterling continued to dominate the market as one of the highest-valued currencies, with a buying rate of Rs374.83 and a selling rate of Rs378.25. Among Gulf currencies, the UAE dirham…
KARACHI: Gold has become expensive by thousands of rupees today after a continuous decline in the price of gold across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola across the country has increased by Rs 6,100 to Rs 539,862. According to the association, the price of 10 grams of gold has increased by Rs 5,230 to Rs 462,844. On the other hand, the price of gold in the global market has increased by $ 61 to $ 5,171 per ounce.
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operation Center of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a report regarding the expected weather conditions in the country from March 6 to 11, 2026. According to the report, the weather will remain dry in most parts of the country in the next few days, while an unusual increase in temperature is expected, due to which the intensity of the heat may increase. The weather will remain dry in most districts of Punjab, with light rain with gusty winds and gusty winds expected from March 9 to 11. Cloudy weather and light rain are…