ISLAMABAD – Heavy rains triggered waterlogging in twins cities on Tuesday, leaving commuters stranded on roads and rainwater entering houses in low-lying areas.
Reports said that the capital city and Rawalpindi received 60 millimeters of rain in few hours, taking water flow in Nullah Lai to 17 feet.
Keeping in view the developing situation, Rawalpindi Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengal visited different spots at Nullah Lai.
He directed WASA authorities to clear roads and streets, saying special attention should be given to certain areas, including Tipu Road, Katarian, Gawalmandi, Ziaul Haq Colony and Dhok Najo.
٭ واسا کی مشینری سڑ کوں اور گلیوں کو کلئیر ر کھے تا کہ کہیں بھی پا نی جمع ہو کر معمولات ز ندگی کو متا ثر نہ کرنے پائے۔
— Commissioner Rawalpindi Division (@CommissionerRwp) July 5, 2022
٭ رتہ امرال، کٹا ریاں،ٹیپو روڈ،ڈ ھوک نجو،گوا لمنڈی اورضیا ء الحق کا لونی کے ایریاز ان میں خصوصی تو جہ دی جائے
کمشنر راولپنڈی@GovtofPunjabPK @CS_Punjab pic.twitter.com/B1ab3dJTom
He said that authorities concerned have also been placed on high alert due to a fear of flooding in Nullah Lai.
The Rawalpindi commissioner has also directed that water be immediately drained from low-lying areas and a report be submitted.
In the federal capital, water entered houses in Sector H13, besides affecting drain system in different areas.
اسلام آباد میں مون سون بارشوں سے نمٹنے کے لئے اسلام آباد ضلعی انتظامیہ مختلف علاقوں میں موجود،،،ایمرجنسی کی صورت میں اسلام آباد انتظامیہ اپنے وسائل بروئے کار لا کر لوگوں کو ریلیف دینے میں مصروف۔۔۔ pic.twitter.com/h3P2mPCHud
— Office of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) July 5, 2022
Four children were also fallen in Nullah Koran near Bani Gala but they were rescued by teams of Pakistan Navy and Islamabad administration in timely action.
کورنگ نالہ بنی گالہ کے پاس میں چار بچے پھسل کر نالے میں گر گئے۔ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد عرفان نواز میمن
— Chief Commissioner Islamabad (@ccislamabad) July 5, 2022
بچوں کو پاکستان نیوی اور اسلام آباد اننتظامیہ کی ٹیموں نے حفاظت کے ساتھ پانی سے نکال لیا۔ ڈپٹی کمشنر @dcislamabad pic.twitter.com/B4wjxASZ3X
Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an alert, instructing all authorities to keep people updated about the developing situation in order to avoid any untoward situation.
Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Friday.
On Friday, the US dollar remained stable and was being quoted at 283.2 for buying and 286.15 for selling.
Euro comes down to 308 for buying and 311 for selling. British Pound rate dropped to 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.4 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.2 | 286.15 |
Euro | EUR | 308 | 311 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 358.5 | 362 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.4 | 78.1 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76 | 76.8 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.2 | 189 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.23 | 765.23 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.89 | 40.29 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.19 | 41.59 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.41 | 36.71 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.39 | 1.45 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 921.71 | 930.71 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 61.02 | 61.62 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 174.54 | 176.54 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.05 | 26.35 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 739.62 | 747.62 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.22 | 78.92 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.12 | 27.42 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 324.94 | 327.44 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.06 | 8.21 |
Gold price in Pakistan increased as the yellow metal witnessed an upward trend in the international market.
On Friday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs217,400 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs186,390.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold costs Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate is Rs163,050 each tola.
In the global market, gold prices hover at around $2026, gaining $8.30 on Friday.
Today Gold Price in Pakistan (8 December 2023)
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Karachi | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Islamabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Peshawar | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Quetta | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Sialkot | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Attock | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Gujranwala | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Jehlum | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Multan | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Gujrat | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Nawabshah | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Chakwal | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Hyderabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Nowshehra | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Sargodha | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Faisalabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
Mirpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
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