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Pakistan to repatriate stranded students from Wuhan on May 18
ISLAMABAD – A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will bring back some 250 students stranded in the Chinese city of Wuhan on May 18, spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez confirmed on Saturday.
The first flight will land in Islamabad while the schedule for three more flights will be announced next week, he added.
The announcement regarding repatriation of Pakistani students from Wuhan, the first epicenter of a novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc across the world, was originally made by Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistani Syed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari on Twitter.
I’m very happy for the 1st flight going to Wuhan to bring back our Pakistani students on 18/05/2020.
— Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) May 8, 2020
You guys have been the bravest soldiers, PM @ImranKhanPTI & Pakistan are proud of you.
Welcome back home !
Despite huge criticism from these students and their parents, the Imran Khan government had advised not to evacuate Pakistani nationals from China, noting that Beijing would demonstrate responsible behaviour and not become a part in spreading the virus.
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Pakistani rupee recovers against US dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham and Riyal; check forex rates
Pakistani rupee continues recovering losses against US dollar and other currencies amid positive economic cues.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
On Tuesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.6 for buying and 286.65 for selling.
Euro slides down to 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate inches up to 360 for buying, and 363.5 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.50 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 75.90.
Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 5 December 2023
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
| Euro | EUR | 309 | 312 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 360 | 363.5 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.5 | 78.2 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.9 | 76.7 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.72 | 188.22 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.72 | 765.72 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.93 | 40.33 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 41.59 | 41.99 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.46 | 36.81 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.49 | 1.56 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 922.11 | 931.11 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.97 | 61.57 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 175.89 | 177.89 |
| Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.68 | 26.98 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 740.01 | 748.01 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.27 | 78.97 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
| Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.45 | 27.75 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 327.65 | 330.15 |
| Thai Bhat | THB | 8.16 | 8.31 |
Gold Rates in Pakistan - Check today gold price - 5 December 2023
The gold remained under pressure in Pakistan amid a huge drop in price of the precious metal despite in the international market.
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 5 December 2023
On Tuesday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs218,500 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs187,330.
Single tola of 24 karat is Rs218,500, 22 Karat Gold costs Rs200,290, rate of 21 karat gold stands at Rs191,190 whereas 18k gold rate is Rs163,875.00 for each tola.
In the global market, gold saw huge drop in price, coming down to $2037 per ounce after drop of $81.79.
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan
| City | Gold | Silver | |
| Lahore | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Karachi | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Islamabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Peshawar | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Quetta | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Sialkot | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Attock | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Gujranwala | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Jehlum | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Multan | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Bahawalpur | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Gujrat | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Nawabshah | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Chakwal | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Hyderabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Nowshehra | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Sargodha | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Faisalabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Mirpur | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 |
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