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PEC and inadequate conduct of exams
04:41 PM | 6 Dec, 2016
Being the guardian of a sick girl, I would like to draw your attention to the performance of Punjab Education Commission (PEC). December tests for all classes of Government Pilot Higher and Secondary School in Wahdat Colony, Lahore started on 22nd November 2016.
It was announced by the school administration on the 30th December that December test for class nine would be given by the PEC. So. the whole process was re-started on the first day of December while PEC`s notification was published in a newspaper on 2nd December. Date sheet issued by PEC was delivered to the said school on the 3rd day of December in the after hours so the concerned students could not be intimated over the weekend.
Pupils of class nine were stunned by the announcement on the morning of 5th of December that they will be given English subject test instead of Mathematics for which they has studied, i.e. same examination has been started all over again for the third time.
It was announced by the school administration on the 30th December that December test for class nine would be given by the PEC. So. the whole process was re-started on the first day of December while PEC`s notification was published in a newspaper on 2nd December. Date sheet issued by PEC was delivered to the said school on the 3rd day of December in the after hours so the concerned students could not be intimated over the weekend.
Pupils of class nine were stunned by the announcement on the morning of 5th of December that they will be given English subject test instead of Mathematics for which they has studied, i.e. same examination has been started all over again for the third time.
There are several questions in my mind if any one responsible for creating this mess would like to answer. Is PEC being managed by the highly paid people who are not even familiar with the conduct of an exam, and, how stressful their incompetence is proving for the students ? There is certainly a lack of communication between schools and PEC. Who will bear the onus for this deficit ?
On the day December tests were started for the third time, i bothered to check the website of PEC. They had no information to offer. Do they have an idea about how to use Information Communication Technology ? Furthermore, this clearly shows that brainless people at the helm in PEC also do not have an idea as to how to do future planning. This gives me an impression that they are towing some one else`s line and are inept political appointees overseeing growing up of future generations of this nation.
So much for good governance.
Dr Faheem Akhtar
Lahore,
December 6th, 2016.
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Pakistani rupee remains stable against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal and Dirham; Check forex rates
Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Friday.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
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.
Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 8 December 2023
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 prices in Pakistan increase; Check out latest rates here
Gold price in Pakistan increased as the yellow metal witnessed an upward trend in the international market.
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 8 December 2023
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 Rate in Pakistan
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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