LAHORE (Staff Report) - One more victim of Lahore blast lost her life on Thursday, raising the death toll to 75.
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif paid a visit to condole with family of the victims and also announced job and compensation for them.
Earlier two victims of the Lahore blast passed away on in a private hospital on Tuesday.
The victim identified as Mohsin Zafar 18 a resident of Harbanspura had sustained serious injuries in the suicide attack at Gulshan Iqbal Park on Sunday evening.
He was rushed to a private hospital; he succumbed to his injuries after 48 hours.
The bodies were handed over to the family members for burial, after completing medico-legal formalities.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATH Security officials gather at the site of a blast outside a public park in Lahore, Pakistan, March 27, 2016. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza TEMPLATE OUT
A suicide bomber, whose sketch has been prepared, blew himself near a gate of Gulshan Iqbal Park on Sunday evening, killing dozens on the spot and injuring over 300 people.
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been formed to investigate into the deadly blast.
According to Punjab Home Department’s notification, SP Counter-Terrorism Department will be the convener while representatives of ISI, IB, incharge investigation Iqbal Town and SHO CTD police station are included in the Joint Investigation Team.
Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pakistani rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 19 April 2024
Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 19 April 2024
