LAHORE - Ejaz Alam, Minister Human Rights, and Minority Affairs Department (HR&MA) launched a project ‘Joint Social Action for Inclusive Society’ which will be executed by a youth development organization Bargad. The project will build capacity and involve minority youth to promote unity, equal citizenship rights for all, and cultural cohesion in eight union councils of Lahore.
This was briefed during a Webinar to launch the project. The panelists of the Webinar included Mr. EjazAlam, Minister HR&MA, Dr. Sughra Sadaf, Director General, Punjab Institute of Languages and Culture (PILAAC), Mr. Mohammad Yousaf, Deputy Secretary HR&MA and representatives of minority youth Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Ms. Sanabil Shehzad and Ms Amber Bajwa. Usman Younus moderated its proceedings with Salma Butt who was a resource person for the webinar.
The provincial minister Ejaz Alam said that the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department is committed to implementing the minority empowerment package. The government has already introduced a 2 percent quota for minority students in higher education institutions of Punjab and is further taking steps for the betterment of minorities in collaboration with civil society, he added. The Minister vowed to support Bargad’s efforts to promote equal citizenship rights and capacity building of minority youth in eight union councils of Lahore.
Dr Sughra Sadaf, DG PILAAC stressed on the need for cultural diplomacy in order to promote social and cultural cohesion in the society. She appreciated the role of Bargad in the promotion of positive cultural values, traditions, and the diversity of Pakistan.
Mr. Mohammad Yousuf, Deputy Secretary Human Rights, and Minority Affairs department, Punjab gave a detailed overview of the efforts of the department for minority affairs which are also in line with the Government’s prioritized Goal 10 & 16 of the SDGs: reduce inequality, and promote inclusive societies for sustainable development. The government is implementing development schemes, CM’s special package and projects of data collection, scholarships for minority students, renovation of religious places of minorities, infrastructure and capacity building, and others for the betterment of minorities in Punjab.
Ms. Amber Bajwaspoke about the issue of hate speech, which is multiplied in the case of minority women. She stressed its curbing by reporting and educating youth in their early childhood.
Ms. Sanabil Shehzad and Mr. Rakhesh Kumar shared their personal accounts of religious discrimination and hate-speech and said that the educated youth should stay away from such negative thinking. Many students from different universities also joined the webinar including University of the Punjab, Lahore; College for Women University; Kinnaird College for Women; COMSATS; The Gift University, Gujranwala; BahauddinZikriya University, Multan; Minhaj University Lahore; University of Education, Lahore; University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore; Government College University; Queen Marry College; University of Central Punjab Lahore and the University of Sargodha.
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KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on February 4, 2023 (Saturday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 279.9 | 283.2 |
Euro | EUR | 300.98 | 301.58 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 337.01 | 337.71 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.14 | 75.44 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.55 | 73.85 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 189 | 192 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 712.72 | 720.69 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 200 | 202.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.67 | 39.73 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.33 | 39.73 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 34.19 | 34.54 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.28 | 3.39 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 878 | 887 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.83 | 63.43 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.25 | 175.25 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.79 | 27.09 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 696.08 | 704.08 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.62 | 74.32 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204 | 206 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.61 | 25.91 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 291.69 | 294.19 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.15 | 8.30 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 205,200 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs175,930.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs167,318 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 195,157.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Karachi | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Islamabad | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Peshawar | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Quetta | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Sialkot | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Attock | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Gujranwala | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Jehlum | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Multan | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Gujrat | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Nawabshah | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Chakwal | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Hyderabad | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Nowshehra | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Sargodha | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Faisalabad | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
Mirpur | PKR 205,200 | PKR 2,430 |
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