KARACHI – A massive fire erupted Thursday at an oil terminal at Karachi's Keamari locality, leaving at least two people dead and interrupting petroleum supply across Pakistan.
The deceased, who were working at the Keamari oil terminal at the time of the blaze, have been identified as residents of the Kutchi Para neighbourhood.
The blaze has been stopped from engulfing the further area after around ten vehicles of fire brigade joined the extinguishing process.
At least four other persons sustained burn injuries.
Petroleum supply was suspended countrywide after a massive fire erupted at an oil terminal at #Kemari before Rangers and Pakistan Navy personnel controlled the inferno. pic.twitter.com/93xltjTCL6
— Vishal Sehgal (@VishalSehgal4U) September 3, 2020
The All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association (APOTOA) has announced to suspend the petroleum supply till the situation improved.
A spokesperson of the APOTOA said that they suffered a lot due to the blaze, adding that next action would be decided after the fire is controlled completely.
At present, all the vehicles have been removed from the vicinity of the engulfed oil terminal, Shahwani added.
The road leading to Keamari area has been closed for traffic, which has been diverted to an alternative route.
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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