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FBI comes to Donald Trump's defence against CIA allegations

11:52 AM | 12 Dec, 2016
FBI comes to Donald Trump's defence against CIA allegations
NEW YORK - FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) has finally thrown its weight behind US president-elect Donald Trump against CIA allegations suggesting Russian collusion for Trump's victory.

In a secret House Intelligence Committee, an FBI official expressed that he could not conclusively confirm the Russian collusion behind Trump's victory contrary to the claims of CIA who had concluded in a secret assessment that Russia has intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win the presidency.

"It was shocking to hold these [CIA] statements made about Russian intentions and activities, and to hear this guy basically saying nothing with certainty and allowing that all was possible," the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.

The FBI official faced a barrage of questions both from Democrats and Republicans but he stood his ground and refused to categorically point at Russian involvement.

On the other hand, CIA officials remained adamant that the evidence they gathered demonstrated that  it was "quite clear" that Russia aimed to help ensure a Trump victory.

US president-elect Donald Trump also slammed the top spy agency CIA for its report regarding Russian influence in presidential elections, terming it ridiculous.

During a television interview on Sunday, Trump said that it was another excuse by the spy agency.

"I think it's ridiculous. I think it's just another excuse. I don't believe it," he said during an interview with Fox News.

"I don't know why and I think it's just - you know, they talked about all sorts of things. Every week it's another excuse," Trump added.

Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the reports of the secret CIA assessment.

"I think the Democrats are putting it out because they suffered one of the greatest defeats in the history of politics in this country. And frankly, I think they're putting it out, and it's ridiculous," Trump said.

Trump was asked whether the CIA was trying to overturn the election results, to which he responded that the agency was not actually saying anything.

He also cast doubt on whether the intelligence community's analysis is correct.

"If you look at the story and you take a look at what they said, there's great confusion," Trump said. "Nobody really knows, and hacking is very interesting. Once they hack, if you don't catch them in the act, you're not going to catch them. They have no idea if it's Russia or China or somebody. It could be somebody sitting in a bed someplace. I mean, they have no idea."

The real estate magnate also hinted at the possibility of a reshuffle in the intelligence community adding that he had great respect for them.

America's leading daily Washington Post revealed on Friday that a group of senators had been briefed by CIA about Russian hacks that led Trump to clinch a landslide victory.

CIA had earlier hinted at the possibility of a general hack that could undermine the public's faith in the electoral system, without favouring a particular candidate.

Barack Obama, the outgoing US president, has ordered a complete inquiry into the allegations.

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Pakistani rupee remains stable against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal and Dirham; Check forex rates

Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Friday.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Friday, the US dollar remained stable and was being quoted at 283.2 for buying and 286.15 for selling.

Euro comes down to 308 for buying and 311 for selling. British Pound rate dropped to 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.4 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 8 December 2023

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 283.2 286.15
Euro EUR 308 311
UK Pound Sterling GBP 358.5 362
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.4 78.1
Saudi Riyal SAR 76 76.8
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 757.23 765.23
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.89 40.29
Danish Krone DKK 41.19 41.59
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.41 36.71
Indian Rupee INR 3.42 3.53
Japanese Yen JPY 1.39 1.45
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 921.71 930.71
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 61.02 61.62
New Zealand Dollar NZD 174.54 176.54
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.05 26.35
Omani Riyal OMR 739.62 747.62
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 78.22 78.92
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 27.12 27.42
Swiss Franc CHF 324.94 327.44
Thai Bhat THB 8.06 8.21

Gold prices in Pakistan increase; Check out latest rates here

Gold price in Pakistan increased as the yellow metal witnessed an upward trend in the international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 8 December 2023

On Friday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs217,400 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs186,390.

Single tola of 22 Karat Gold costs Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate is Rs163,050 each tola.

In the global market, gold prices hover at around $2026, gaining $8.30 on Friday.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

Today Gold Price in Pakistan (8 December 2023)

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Karachi PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Islamabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Peshawar PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Quetta PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Sialkot PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Attock PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Gujranwala PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Jehlum PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Multan PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Bahawalpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Gujrat PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Nawabshah PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Chakwal PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Hyderabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Nowshehra PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Sargodha PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Faisalabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583
Mirpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,583

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