ISTANBUL – Turkish authorities have detained a suspect related to a blast that killed at least six people and injured more than 80 in the country's largest city.
Turkey’s interior minister said the suspect behind the deadly explosion was arrested. Another 21 persons were also detained during the multiple raids.
Reports quoting the Turkish Vice President said that Istanbul considers the blast a terrorist act. Officials blamed Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) for the blast citing initial findings.
As of now, no government officials provide exact details of the incident.
The incident occurred on Sunday when an explosion rocked a busy pedestrian street on Istiklal Avenue in heart of Istanbul. In viral clips, flames can be seen erupting with a loud explosion, as pedestrians escape.
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Masses fled the Beyoglu district of Turkey's largest city after the explosion, while rescue personnel and cops rushed to the area.
Istiklal Avenue, historically known as the Grand Avenue of Pera, in the historic Beyoğlu district, is an elegant 1.4-kilometer pedestrian street and one of the most famous avenues in Turkey's Istanbul city.
Later, senior officials including the vice president visited the site, where they vowed to resolve the matter at the earliest.
Pakistani rupee remains stable against US dollar in the open market on 29 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.3 for buying and 281.05 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 278.3 | 281.05 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.70 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.46 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.7 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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