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Nepali guide dies on Himalayan peak as climbing season begins

Nepali guide Lakpa Tenji Sherpa, 53, died after summiting Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, marking the first fatality of the spring climbing season. He became unwell during the descent and passed away, highlighting the risks faced by guides and porters in facilitating the dreams of paying climbers on the Himalayas.

Gold price hits new peak in Pakistan

Gold price hit a new peak in Pakistan as per tola price increased by Rs2200, reaching Rs251,900, and 10-gram surged by Rs1,887 to close at Rs215,964. In the international market, yellow metal was traded at $2412. Spot gold held steady at $2,384.19 per ounce, while silver rose 1.2% to $28.42 per ounce.

Gold Hits Over 2-Week Peak on Softer Dollar

Gold prices rose to an over two-week high on Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar dipped on expectations that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates, while investors awaited minutes from the central bank's latest meeting for further policy cues.