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Punjab education authorities await disaster at Pakistan’s historic college

11:31 PM | 11 Dec, 2021
Punjab education authorities await disaster at Pakistan’s historic college

Education authorities in Punjab are literally waiting for a disaster to happen before starting repair work at a historic college in Lahore. 

The administration of the Islamia College, Railway Road, has been drawing attention of the authorities to the dilapidated structures for a long time, but to no avail.

The college principal has written multiple times to the higher ups, clearly informing them that one of the overhead tanks is posing a threat to the lives of students, but the authorities have not responded so far. 

In the correspondence, the head of the educational facility apprised the higher ups that the water tank was constructed in 1953 and now building research authorities have declared it dangerous. He called upon the authorities to take action before the tragedy strikes.

The Riwaz/Jinnah Hostel of the college too has been in a poor condition for a long time and the officers concerned have been repeatedly informed that it is unsafe to conduct classes on the premises. However, the matter has not been taken up until now, forcing the students to sit under the roofs declared dangerous by the government authorities. 

The historic college, which was visited by the Quaid-i-Azam at least 10 times, has repeatedly sought construction of a new block keeping in view the increasing number of students, but the request has been dealt with casually.

Despite being informed about the infrastructural fault lines at the college multiple times, the education authorities have taken no action so far. The buildings inside the college, if not repaired, can result in a disaster. Due to the same reason, the admission rate in the college is declining. The college is now left with only 30 rooms for thousands of students.   

The Islamia College, Railway Road, Lahore bears a historical significance. Pakistan’s national poet Allama Iqbal first recited his famous Shikwa, Jawab e Shikwa inside the college. 

The educational facility has been providing Pakistan top-class alumni for decades. Ch Rehmat Ali, Sahir Ludhianvi, Naseem Hijazi and Mumtaz Mufti are a few to name, but the current condition of the facility paints a bleak picture. 

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Pakistani rupee exchange rate to US dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 9 Dec 2023

Pakistani rupee remains largely stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Saturday.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Saturday, the US dollar was being quoted at 283.4 for buying and 285.95 for selling.

Euro comes down to 307 for buying and 310 for selling. British Pound rate remains unchanged at 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.2 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 283.4 285.95
Euro EUR 307 307
UK Pound Sterling GBP 358.5 362
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.2 78
Saudi Riyal SAR 76 76.8
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 755.82 763.82
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.82 40.22
Danish Krone DKK 41.14 41.54
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.37 36.72
Japanese Yen JPY 3.41 3.52
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 922.14 931.14
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.82 61.42
New Zealand Dollar NZD 175.33 177.33
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.12 26.42
Omani Riyal OMR 738.71 746.71
Qatari Riyal QAR 78.07 78.77
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 27.32 27.62
Swiss Franc CHF 324.5 327
Thai Bhat THB 8.08 8.23

Gold remains under pressure in Pakistan; Check today gold rates here

Gold prices witnessed negative trend in local markets in line with the trend in the international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 9 December 2023

On Saturday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs217,600, and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs186,560.

Single tola of 22 Karat Gold price costs Rs199,465, 21 karat rate per tola costs Rs190, 400 and 18k gold rate is Rs163,200.00 for each tola.

In the global market, gold prices hovers around $2,004 per ounce, after drop of $23.35 on Saturday.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Karachi PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Islamabad PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Peshawar PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Quetta PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Sialkot PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Attock PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Gujranwala PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Jehlum PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Multan PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Bahawalpur PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Gujrat PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Nawabshah PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Chakwal PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Hyderabad PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Nowshehra PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Sargodha PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Faisalabad PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530
Mirpur PKR 217,600 PKR 2,530

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