ISLAMABAD - Asim Saleem Bajwa, the chairman of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, on Tuesday resigned from his post.
The former DG ISPR in a couple of tweets said, “I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction. Wouldn’t have been possible without full confidence& support of the PM & his Gov”.
He further said that the course is set for future progression of CPEC and this journey will go on.
I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction. Wouldn’t have been possible without full confidence& support of the PM & his Govt-1/2
— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) August 3, 2021
Terming CPEC a lifeline for Pakistan, he extended wishes to Kahlid Mansoor, who has been appointed as special assistant to PM on CPEC Affairs.
Asim Bajwa, who retired as the Commander of Army's Southern Command, said that the multi-billion dollar project "will transform us into a progressive and fully developed country," he added.
Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar has welcomed the appointment of Mansoor. In a tweet, he said: "I welcome khalid mansoor to the team as SAPM for CPEC affairs. His vast corporate experience , with extensive work with Chinese companies and his direct involvement in leading some of the biggest CPEC projects makes him an ideal person to lead the next phase of CPEC".
He also thanked Bajwa for his services in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening of the project’s scope with a transition to second phase of CPEC. “His dedication and commitment was a source of great strength and support,” he said.
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 March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 284.2 | 287.25 |
Euro | EUR | 305.5 | 308.5 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 347.5 | 351 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 78 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76 | 76.7 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 188 | 190.4 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 754.37 | 762.37 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 206 | 208.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 41.44 | 41.84 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.07 | 41.47 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.92 | 36.27 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.45 | 3.56 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.06 | 2.11 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 925.52 | 934.52 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.85 | 63.45 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 175.57 | 177.59 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.33 | 26.64 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 736.76 | 744.71 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.92 | 78.62 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 209.5 | 211.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.5 | 26.8 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 309.5 | 312 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.3 | 8.45 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 205,700 on Wednesday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs176,360.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
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 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Karachi | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Islamabad | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Peshawar | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Quetta | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Sialkot | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Attock | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Gujranwala | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Jehlum | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Multan | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Gujrat | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Nawabshah | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Chakwal | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Hyderabad | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Nowshehra | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Sargodha | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Faisalabad | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
Mirpur | PKR 205,700 | PKR 2,445 |
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