ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has decided to reopen all the sectors with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid spread of coronavirus infections.
Briefing media after meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the meeting has decided that all education institutions would be opened from September 15, adding that a last review would be carried out on September 07 to take final decision.
The government has also decided to allow hospitality sector including restaurants, hotels, and cafes both outdoor and indoor to open from August 10.
Owing to growing demand of opening tourism sector, the government has also decided to open all tourist areas and hotels from August 8.
Similarly he said recreation sectors, public parks, theaters and cinemas, would also be opened from August 10.
In sports sector, except body contacts sports such as Kabadi, Rugby etc, all other sports activities would be allowed to be played. Likewise he said the indoor sports club and indoor gyms would also be opened from August 10.
The government has also decided to remove restrictions in railways and air travel and people would now be free to travel anywhere.
Road traffic, metro and other buses would also be opened from August 10.
Marriage halls have also been allowed to start their activities from September 15. Likewise business centers, beauty parlors, expo halls would also be opened from August 10.
People have also been allowed to visit shrines from August 10.
The government has also decided to withdraw restrictions on timing for opening of markets and bazars across the country.
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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