ISLAMABAD – The federal government has introduced new rules for pilgrims traveling to Syria, a country in Western Asia.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Wednesday that pilgrims will be required to get special approvals from Pakistan and Syrian authorities before leaving for pilgrimage.
“Before leaving for Syria, you must obtain a group visa from the Syrian Immigration Authority and obtain a NOC from the Pakistani Embassy in Damascus,” the ministry said in a notification.
دمشق میں قائم پاکستانی سفارتخانے نے ملکِ شام کے زائرین کے لئے نئی ہدایات جاری کر دیں. شام روانگی سے قبل شامی ایمیگریشن اتھارٹی سے گروپ ویزے کا حصول اور دمشق میں موجود پاکستانی ایمبیسی سے NOC لینا لازمی ہے: زیارات ونگ، وزارتِ مذہبی امور و بین المذاہب ہم آہنگی #Syria #زیارات pic.twitter.com/JOMKfumJlD
— Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (@MORAisbOfficial) January 12, 2022
Every year, hundreds of Pakistanis visit Syria and Iraq for pilgrimage.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 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 | 278.4 | 281.4 |
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 | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
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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