ISLAMABAD – The MDCAT examination 2023 will be held on September 10 across Pakistan, and there will be no separate test for students affected by flood.
The health ministry took U-turn on the earlier announcement about a delay in the exam. In a new statement, health ministry said 'It is further clarified that the MDCAT examination is going to be convened nationwide on the already decided date ie 10 [of] September [Sunday], 2023,'
In previous announemnt, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) said Federal Minister for Health has taken sympathetic view to the plight of the students who intend to appear in the MDCAT Examination going to be convened on 10 Sep 2023 ( Sunday ), and it has been decided that separate MDCAT Exam shall be convened for the students of Flood Affected Areas and any other valid reason in the Country after consultation with Provincial Governments.
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— Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (@pmc_org) September 8, 2023
Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan also announced a delay in holding of National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for the students of the affected regions.
Taking to social media platform X, the minister wrote: “In the best interests of Aspirant medics we would delay the MDCT exams for a reasonable time so they get more prepared.
“We care for you and would wish a reciprocation from all students. Health ministry will go extra miles for the relief of all Pakistanis,” he concluded.
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Pakistani rupee continues to show resistance against US dollar in the open market on Monday amid positive economic indicators.
On first working day of the week, the US dollar in open market stands at 284 for buying and 287.15 for selling.
Euro price moves up to 310.71 for buying and 311.31 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 357.55 for buying, and 358.2 for selling after marginal increase.
UAE Dirham AED stands at 77.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed slight fall and new price stands at 75.94.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 284 | 287.15 |
Euro | EUR | 310.71 | 311.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 357.55 | 358.2 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.55 | 77.7 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.94 | 76.09 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.85 | 187.35 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 751.53 | 759.53 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 208 | 208.5 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.8 | 39.9 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.79 | 41.89 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.52 | 36.62 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.39 | 3.5 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.89 | 1.92 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 916.38 | 925.38 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.38 | 60.98 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 170.9 | 172.9 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.25 | 26.55 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 734.05 | 742.05 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.63 | 78.33 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 212.2 | 212.7 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.08 | 27.18 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 322.39 | 322.89 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8 | 8.04 |
KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan continue to climb higher on Monday amid surge in global trend.
On Monday, the price of 24-karat gold stands at Rs215,500 per tola, and 10 gram costs Rs184,750 per tola.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs198,550, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs189, 525 and 18k gold rate stands at Rs162,450.00 for 1 tola.
In the international market, the price of bullion hovers around $2010 per ounce with incrrease of around $8.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Karachi | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Islamabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Peshawar | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Quetta | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Sialkot | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Attock | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujranwala | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Jehlum | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Multan | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujrat | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Nawabshah | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Chakwal | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Hyderabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Nowshehra | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Sargodha | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Faisalabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Mirpur | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
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