According to the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2022–23, the number of donkeys in the nation has increased and reached 5.8 million this year.
New statistics revealed that there were 5.5 million "beasts of burden" in 2019–2020, 5.6 million in 2020–21, and 2.7 million in 2021–22, indicating that the number of these has been rising significantly over the previous several years.
According to the annual report released today by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the number of cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats in the nation has climbed to 55.5 million, 45 million, 32.3 million, and 84.7 million, respectively.
The number of camels, horses, and mules has stayed constant over the past four years at 1.1 million, 0.4 million, and 0.2 million, respectively.
In FY2023, the livestock industry will contribute the most to the agricultural industry, making up around 62.68% of the value contributed to agriculture and 14.36% of the country's GDP.
In comparison to the previous year, it increased by 3.78%.
Over 8 million people in Pakistan are involved in livestock raising, and this industry provides 35 to 40% of the country's rural residents with a vital source of income.
Pakistani rupee saw slight gains against US dollar in the open market on March 19, 2024, Tuesday.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.6 for buying and 281.45 for selling.
Euro remains unchanged at 303 for buying and 306 for selling while British Pound hovers around 356 for buying, and 359 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED saw slight changes and new rate stands at 75.7 whereas the Saudi Riyal new rates was 73.95.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.6 | 281.45 |
Euro | EUR | 303 | 306 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 356 | 359 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.7 | 76.45 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.95 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.7 | 184.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 741.22 | 749.22 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204 | 206.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.73 | 39.13 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.69 | 41.09 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.36 | 3.47 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 903.77 | 912.77 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.5 | 171.5 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.7 | 731.7 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.26 | 317.76 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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