ISLAMABAD/BEIJING – Pakistan has assured full security to Chinese people, projects, and other institutions days after the cowardly terrorist attack at Karachi University.
Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Wang Wenbin confirmed the development saying the Pakistani government has pledged to strengthen security for Chinese citizens. He also mentioned that Islamabad has pledged not to allow any force to undermine the great China-Pakistan friendship and cooperation.
Wenbin further added that Beijing believes that Islamabad will take vigorous measures to ensure that cooperation between the two sides moves ahead in a safe and smooth manner.
The iron brothers have the capability of cutting off the claws of terrorists who killed three Chinese teachers in the seaside metropolis in the first major attack this year.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who earlier vowed to investigate the incident expeditiously and award exemplary punishment to the culprits, will review security arrangements for the Chinese nationals working in the South Asian country after Eidul Fitr.
Stern mechanisms would be devised for ensuring the security of the Chinese nationals. Sharif also directed Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal to meet the country heads of all the Chinese companies working to seek their input on security matters.
The premier especially directed the Balochistan government, for the provision of the security in Gwadar and to submit a report in the first week after Eid vacations.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 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 | 278.4 | 281.4 |
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 | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
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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