Pakistan reports 656 Covid cases, one death in a day

Web Desk 11:19 AM | 1 Aug, 2022

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan added another 656 new coronavirus cases and one death during the last 24 hours, said the National Institute of Health (NIH) in its update on Monday morning.

According to fresh statistics, the COVID-19 positivity rate in Pakistan surged to 3.35 percent from yesterday’s 3.29%

As many as 656 new COVID-19 infections were detected after testing on 19,611 samples in the last 24 hours, taking Pakistan's total cases to 1,554,591.Meanwhile, 161 people suffering from the virus are being treated in critical care units.

COVID-19 Statistics 01 August 2022
Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 19,611
Positive Cases: 656
Positivity %: 3.35%
Deaths: 01
Patients on Critical Care: 161
— NIH Pakistan (@NIH_Pakistan) August 1, 2022

On Friday, Pakistan recorded 661 new cases and one death due to the novel coronavirus.

Meanwhile, NIH has asked people to adhere to SOPs issued by the government to prevent spread of COVID-19 during Muharram procession.

Covid-19: Pakistan issues guidelines for Muharram processions

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KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on January 27, 2023 (Friday).

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 07:00 AM)

Currency	Symbol	Buying	Selling
US Dollar	‎USD	264	266
Euro	EUR	274	276.7
UK Pound Sterling	GBP	311	314
U.A.E Dirham	AED	68.7	69.3
Saudi Riyal	SAR	66.4	67
Australian Dollar	AUD	176	178
Bahrain Dinar	BHD	615.68	620.18
Canadian Dollar	CAD	186	188
China Yuan	CNY	34.12	34.37
Danish Krone	DKK	33.83	34.18
Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	29.52	29.87
Indian Rupee	INR	2.81	2.89
Japanese Yen	JPY	2.5	2.54
Kuwaiti Dinar	KWD	756.69	761.69
Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	52.59	53.04
New Zealand Dollar	NZD	148.33	149.53
Norwegians Krone	NOK	22.43	22.73
Omani Riyal	OMR	600.37	604.87
Qatari Riyal	‎QAR	63.5	64
Singapore Dollar	SGD	178	179.3
Swedish Korona	SEK	21.78	22.08
Swiss Franc	CHF	250.23	251.98
Thai Bhat	THB	6.98	7.08

Gold & Silver Rate

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs197,900 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs168,000.

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs150,300 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 173,200.

Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.

City	Gold	Silver
Lahore	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Karachi	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Islamabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Peshawar	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Quetta	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Sialkot	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Attock	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Gujranwala	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Jehlum	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Multan	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Bahawalpur	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Gujrat	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Nawabshah	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Chakwal	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Hyderabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Nowshehra	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Sargodha	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Faisalabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Mirpur	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100