ISLAMABAD – As the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and its allies completes its tenure, outgoing premier Shehbaz Sharif and opposition members are yet to reach a consensus over caretaker setup.
To finalise the name, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold key talks with Opposition leader Raja Riaz today. If PDM members failed to reach a consensus, the matter will be landed in a parliamentary body.
Sharif and Mr Riaz are slated to meet today at 3:30 pm, the premier is expected to propose three names for the caretaker PM, while opposition leader Raja Riaz will also present the list of three potential candidates.
Earlier on late Wednesday, President Arif Alvi gave assent to dissolution of National Assembly, 3 days before the completion of its government's tenure, as he signed summary on advice of PM Shehbaz Sharif.
President Alvi dissolved National Legilslature under Article 58(1) on the advice of the prime minister, the statement issued by Presidency reads.
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Pakistani rupee remained stable against US dollar, and other currencies in the open market amid strong economic cues.
On Sunday, the US dollar was being quoted at 285.15 for buying and 287.95 for selling.
Euro moves down to 309.9 for buying and 310.5 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 359.4 for buying, and 360.05 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED also moved down to 77.45 whereas the Saudi Riyal drops to 75.82.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 285.15 | 287.95 |
Euro | EUR | 309.9 | 310.5 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 359.4 | 360.05 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.45 | 77.6 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.82 | 75.97 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.72 | 188.22 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 759.94 | 767.94 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209.99 | 210.49 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.78 | 39.88 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.95 | 42.05 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.38 | 36.48 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.39 | 3.5 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.49 | 1.56 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 926.39 | 935.39 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.38 | 60.98 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.44 | 175.44 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.25 | 26.55 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 742.16 | 750.18 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.5 | 79.2 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 212.45 | 212.95 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.09 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 325.38 | 325.88 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.05 | 8.09 |
The price of gold increased by thousands of rupees due to an upward trend in the international market.
On Sunday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs219,800 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs188,450.
Meanwhile, single tola of 22 Karat gold costs Rs201,482, 21 karat rate costs Rs192,325 and 18k gold rate is Rs164,850.
Globally, gold prices hover at around $2072, gaining $32 on Sunday.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Karachi | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Islamabad | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Peshawar | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Quetta | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Sialkot | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Attock | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Gujranwala | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Jehlum | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Multan | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Gujrat | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Nawabshah | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Chakwal | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Hyderabad | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Nowshehra | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Sargodha | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Faisalabad | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
Mirpur | PKR 219,800 | PKR 2,730 |
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