ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry refuted lockdown rumors and reports of schools’ closure despite the Covid situation getting worrisome with each passing day.
Chaudhry on Tuesday said Pakistan would not experience another lockdown and rebuked reports of schools being closed amid an increase in the Covid cases fueled by the Omicron variant of the novel disease.
Speaking in a post-cabinet presser, the PTI minister said the federal cabinet was informed that covid-19 positivity rates had doubled in Pakistan over the last week, but despite this, it is our resolve that we absolutely not impose a lockdown as the economy cannot bear the burden.
Chaudhary however mentioned that the government will monitor the situation. He also urged the country's people to use masks to curb the spread of the novel disease.
Earlier, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that he wants educational institutions to remain open but officials will decide on schools’ closure if the situation worsens.
He said the situation is different in every province at present and in general if the situation does not get worse then schools will not be closed. However, if there is any indication of any concern, we can also close schools again, he responded to a question.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity rate continued to rise amid Omicron spread. Based on data collected by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) Wednesday morning, the South Asian country reported more than 2,000 new Covid cases during the past 24 hours – the highest in nearly four months.
Pakistani rupee remains stable against US dollar in the open market on 29 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.3 for buying and 281.05 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 278.3 | 281.05 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.70 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.46 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.7 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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