ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood refuted rumours circulating that schools and educational institutes would be closed once again after spike in the coronavirus cases.
In a tweet (Tuesday), the federal minister said that fake news being circulated on social media that educational institutions will be closed on October 15. No truth in this.
Fake news being circulated on social media that educational institutions will be closed on Oct 15. No truth in this.
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) October 5, 2020
Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas has also denied the false reports of closing the schools in the province and said that all public and private schools of Punjab will remain open as scheduled.
FAKE NEWS ALERT:
— Murad Raas (@MuradRaasMR) October 5, 2020
Public and Private Schools of Punjab to remain open as scheduled. Schools closing on October 15th is completely FALSE. Please strictly follow SOPs.
“Schools closing on October 15 is completely false. Please strictly follow SOPs,” he said in a tweet.
Earlier, Pakistan resumed educational activities from September 15 in a phased manner after decline in the novel COVID-19 cases.
Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 17, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293.15 for buying and 296.1 for selling while British Pound stands at 344.25 for buying, and 347.6 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.4 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.4 | 280.4 |
Euro | EUR | 293.15 | 296.1 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 344.25 | 347.6 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.45 | 76.2 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.3 | 74.05 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 181 | 182.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.38 | 747.38 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 203 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.45 | 38.85 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.45 | 40.85 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.57 | 35.92 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 902.26 | 911.26 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.24 | 58.84 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 164.75 | 166.75 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.38 | 25.68 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.1 | 730.1 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.37 | 77.07 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204.5 | 206.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.72 | 26.02 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 307.11 | 309.61 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.61 | 7.76 |
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