ISLAMABAD—To promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) at NUST and U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) have agreed to collaborate on NSTP's flagship programmes, including the Hatch8 Incubation Programme and Rising Stars Startup Competition.
The Rector of NUST, Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari, and the President & CEO of U Bank, Mohamed Essa Al Taheri, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the partnership.
Mr. Mohamed Essa Al Taheri, President & CEO – U Bank, apprised the Rector of various innovative fin-tech initiatives undertaken by his organisation. He also commended NUST for its myriad of nation-building initiatives, world-class educational facilities, and opportunities it offers to nurture diverse minds and drive positive societal change.
Rector NUST appreciated U Bank's commitment and professionalism and expressed confidence that the newly forged partnership would go a long way in nurturing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Both parties also discussed and devised strategies to improve student, parent, and staff well-being, including establishing an endowment fund for underprivileged students.
Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 16, 2024 (Thursday) in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.15 for buying and 279.95 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.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.15 | 279.95 |
Euro | EUR | 296.25 | 299 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 344.5 | 348 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.15 | 75.9 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.5 | 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 | 25.97 |
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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