ISLAMABAD – Lakson Group, one of Pakistan's leading business conglomerates, and Sharjah-based Air Arabia Group on Friday announced their decision to form of a joint venture to launch “Fly Jinnah”, Pakistan’s new airline.
The proposed joint venture will see the establishment of a low-cost passenger airline serving domestic and international routes from Pakistan.
“Fly Jinnah” will serve the strategic vision of Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector and contribute to the country’s economic growth and job creation, while providing Pakistanis with reliable and value for money air travel, the Air Arabia said in a press release.
Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman of Lakson Group, said: “We are excited to partner with Air Arabia in launching Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier. ‘Fly Jinnah’ will serve Pakistan’s travel and tourism sector and will play a constructive role in contributing to the nation’s economic growth.”
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “We are delighted at Air Arabia Group to partner with Lakson Group on this joint venture to launch Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier. We are confident that ‘Fly Jinnah’ will add value to the air transport sector of Pakistan and directly contribute to the local economy through job creation and the development of travel and tourism sector”.
Fly Jinnah will initially be based in Karachi serving a range of domestic routes across Pakistan and then will expand its route network internationally.
The new carrier will follow the low-cost business model and provide its customer base with a reliable operation and value-driven product.
Work on securing the Air Operating Certificate (AOC) - which allows the airline to start operating - will commence shortly. The launch date, fleet, and destination network will be announced later.
According to IATA, the air transport industry, including airlines and its supply chain along with the tourism spend are estimated to support US$3.3 billion of GDP in Pakistan. In total, 1 percent of the country’s GDP is supported by inputs to the air transport sector and foreign tourists arriving by air.
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 26, 2023 (Thursday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 253.4 | 255.15 |
Euro | EUR | 274 | 276.6 |
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 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs190,900 on Thursday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs163,670.
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 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Karachi | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Islamabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Peshawar | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Quetta | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Sialkot | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Attock | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Gujranwala | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Jehlum | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Multan | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Gujrat | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Nawabshah | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Chakwal | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Hyderabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Nowshehra | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Sargodha | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Faisalabad | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
Mirpur | PKR 190,900 | PKR 2,100 |
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