ANKARA – At least five people are dead and several others injured following n explosion at a rocket and explosives factory on outskirts of the capital city of Turkiye.
The development was confirmed by the country’s defense ministry, saying the explosion occurred early on Saturday in the district of Elmadag.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. Reports said a part of the building collapsed following the blast, adding that operation has been launched to rescue people stranded under the rubble.
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The blast was powerful enough that it shattered the window panes of nearby buildings.
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Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 26, 2024 (Sunday) in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.25 for buying and 280 for selling.
Euro moved down to 297 for buying and 300 for selling while British Pound rate is 349.5 for buying, and 353 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.15 and Saudi Riyal came down to 73.35.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.15 | 280.15 |
Euro | EUR | 297 | 300 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 349.5 | 353 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.15 | 75.85 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.35 | 74.1 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 183 | 184.8 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.75 | 748.75 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203 | 205 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.47 | 38.87 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.52 | 40.92 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.68 | 36.03 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.35 | 3.46 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.91 | 1.99 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 907.57 | 916.57 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.39 | 59.99 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 170.03 | 172.03 |
Norwegian Krone | NOK | 25.92 | 26.22 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.64 | 731.64 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.42 | 77.12 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 203 | 205 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.02 | 26.32 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 304.75 | 307.25 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.67 | 7.82 |
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