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UN blacklists Saudi-led military alliance for killing children in Yemen

03:14 PM | 6 Oct, 2017
UN blacklists Saudi-led military alliance for killing children in Yemen
NEW YORK - The United Nations has put a Saudi-led military alliance on a blacklist for killing and injuring hundreds of children during air strikes in Yemen.

The name of Saudi-led alliance, which was formed in 2015, was added to the annual list of the UN chief for killing and maiming 683 children during 38 confirmed strikes on schools and hospitals in 2016.

According to international media, Yemen’s Houthi rebel group is also on the list attached to the annual report, which has been prepared by U.N. Children and Armed Conflict, for killing 414 children during the said period.

Names of Yemen government forces, pro-government militia and Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula are also blacklisted for violations against children in 2016.

The blacklisted groups will not be subjected to any UN action, but the report is for shaming them and forcing them to not violate children rights.

Regarding Sauid-led alliance, the annual report noted, however, that the coalition had "put in places measures during the reporting period to improve the protection of children".

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who submitted the report to the Security Council on Thursday, said the purpose of the blacklist was "not only to raise awareness" but also to "promote measures that can diminish the tragic plight of children in conflict".

It is important to mention that the alliance was also included in the list of 2016, but it struck off by then US head Ban Ki-moon citing pressure from Gulf states.

Civil war erupted in Yemen after Houthi rebels took over the capital Sanaa and overthrew President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's government in September 2014.

As a result, more than 10,000 were killed, and three million have been displaced from their homes.

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Pakistani rupee recovers against US dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham and Riyal; check forex rates

Pakistani rupee continues recovering losses against US dollar and other currencies amid positive economic cues.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Tuesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.6 for buying and 286.65 for selling.

Euro slides down to 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate inches up to 360 for buying, and 363.5 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.50 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 75.90.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 5 December 2023

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 283.6 286.65
Euro EUR 309 312
UK Pound Sterling GBP 360 363.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.5 78.2
Saudi Riyal SAR 75.9 76.7
Australian Dollar AUD 187.72 188.22
Bahrain Dinar BHD 757.72 765.72
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.93 40.33
Danish Krone DKK 41.59 41.99
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.46 36.81
Indian Rupee INR 3.42 3.53
Japanese Yen JPY 1.49 1.56
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 922.11 931.11
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.97 61.57
New Zealand Dollar NZD 175.89 177.89
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.68 26.98
Omani Riyal OMR 740.01 748.01
Qatari Riyal QAR 78.27 78.97
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 27.45 27.75
Swiss Franc CHF 327.65 330.15
Thai Bhat THB 8.16 8.31

Gold Rates in Pakistan - Check today gold price - 5 December 2023

The gold remained under pressure in Pakistan amid a huge drop in price of the precious metal despite in the international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 5 December 2023

On Tuesday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs218,500 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs187,330. 

Single tola of 24 karat is Rs218,500, 22 Karat Gold costs Rs200,290, rate of 21 karat gold stands at Rs191,190 whereas 18k gold rate is Rs163,875.00 for each tola.

In the global market, gold saw huge drop in price, coming down to $2037 per ounce after drop of $81.79.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Karachi PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Islamabad PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Peshawar PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Quetta PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Sialkot PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Attock PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Gujranwala PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Jehlum PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Multan PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Bahawalpur PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Gujrat PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Nawabshah PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Chakwal PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Hyderabad PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Nowshehra PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Sargodha PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Faisalabad PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720
Mirpur PKR 218,500 PKR 2,720

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