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Lahore: Kidnapped girl makes a dramatic escape

04:10 PM | 13 Aug, 2016
Lahore: Kidnapped girl makes a dramatic escape
LAHORE (Web Desk) -  A kidnapped girl hailing from Lahore was fortunate enough to escape from kidnappers after she was taken away by an unknown woman.

According to the details, Zakia, a student of BBA hon's reached a private college near Muslim Town Morr. As soon as she came out of examination hall, an unknown burqa clad woman sought her help to read a letter.

As soon as the girl started reading, the woman sprayed something on her face due to which she lost her conscioussness.

The woman then took her to an unknown place. The girl was shocked to see a transgender sitting beside her as she regained consciousness after some time.

The girl could notice screams of children coming from the adjacent room before being injected with something to faint her again.

The girl escaped from the clutches of kidnappers in a dramatic turn of events and was fortunate to reach Jinnah Hospital police check post. The girl was later handed over to her parents

Police is investigating into different aspects of the kidnap. Kidnapping is on the rise in Punjab from last two months and there seems to be no end to it despite government's efforts to curb the menace.

The writer is a civil servant.

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pak Rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Dirham, Riyal 17 May 2024

Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 16, 2024 (Friday) in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.25 for buying and 280.05 for selling.

Euro stands at 296.25 for buying and 299 for selling while British Pound rate is 344.5 for buying, and 348 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.15 and Saudi Riyal came down to 73.50.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 17 May 2024

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 277.25 280.05
Euro EUR 296.25 299
UK Pound Sterling GBP 344.5 348
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.15 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.50 74.2
Australian Dollar AUD 180.5 182.2
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.77 747.77
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.49 38.89
Danish Krone DKK 40.25 40.65
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.61 35.96
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.28 913.28
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.69 59.29
New Zealand Dollar NZD 167.45 169.45
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.67 25.95
Omani Riyal OMR 722.59 730.59
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 76.41 77.11
Singapore Dollar SGD 203 205
Swedish Korona SEK 25.67 25.97
Swiss Franc CHF 306.51 309.01
Thai Bhat THB 7.57 7.72

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