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COAS Bajwa's Kabul visit: Pakistan, Afghanistan for continuity of initiatives to achieve state objectives

10:13 PM | 12 Jun, 2018
COAS Bajwa's Kabul visit: Pakistan, Afghanistan for continuity of initiatives to achieve state objectives
RAWALPINDI - Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed that while results of the bilateral initiatives are extremely important but even more important is the continuity of the processes to achieve the state objectives.

The understanding was reached when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Kabul on Tuesday and met the Afghan leadership.

During the visit, the COAS had an exclusive one on one meeting with the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani followed by delegations level discussions. He also had meetings with the Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and the Commander Resolute Support Mission (RSM) General John Nicholson.

The COAS congratulated the Afghan authorities on recent peace initiatives especially in respect of the Holy month of Ramazan/Eid, and wished that these steps gain more of permanence ultimately leading towards an enduring peace.

The discussions encompassed a wide range of issues especially the ongoing efforts for reconciliation in Afghanistan, measures needed to check the rise of ISIS and the issue of terrorists taking benefit of the porous border to indulge in terrorism, smuggling and drug trafficking, being often networked together.

The COAS reiterated that it is the region and not countries that develop for which peace and development remain quintessential. He further said that having attained relative peace and stability inside Pakistan, efforts are now focused towards socio-economic development as a route towards enduring peace and stability.

The army chief said that recently signed Afghanistan Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Stability (APAPPS) is expected to bring more cooperation and coordination between the two countries.

Referring to border fencing, the COAS said that this is an obstacle for checking terrorism and not between people of both sides.

The Afghan president thanked the COAS for his visit and recent security initiatives undertaken for peace and stability. The president shared contours of his vision about regional development, efforts to extend ongoing temporary ceasefire and steps related to creating conditions for reconciliation.

The Chief Executive also thanked COAS for his visit and APAPPS initiative.

Talking to the Commander RSM COAS said that Pakistan desires that US/ NATO Forces must succeed and leave behind a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

Earlier upon arrival at the presidential palace, the COAS was presented guard of honour.

The Foreign Secretary, the Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s Ambassador in Afghanistan and other senior officials accompanied the COAS while the Afghan National Security Advisor and senior ministers including National Directorate of Security (NDS) joined the Afghan delegation.

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Muhammad Irfan

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Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Tuesday, the dollar was being quoted at 285.1 for selling and 288.15 for buying purposes for customers.

Euro price moves down by Rs2 to 312 for buying and 315 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling after increase.

UAE Dirham AED stands at 78 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed fall and new price stands at 76.25.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 28 November 2022

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 285.1 288.15
Euro EUR 312 315
UK Pound Sterling GBP 358.5 362
U.A.E Dirham AED 78 78.75
Saudi Riyal SAR 76.25 77
Australian Dollar AUD 186 187.5
Bahrain Dinar BHD 759 767
Canadian Dollar CAD 208 210
China Yuan CNY 39.93 40.33
Danish Krone DKK 41.88 42.28
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.24 36.59
Indian Rupee INR 3.39 3.5
Japanese Yen JPY 1.55 1.63
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 916.38 925.38
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 741.26 749.26
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 77.63 78.33
Singapore Dollar SGD 210 212
Swedish Korona SEK 26.93 27.23
Swiss Franc CHF 323.37 325.87
Thai Bhat THB 8 8.04

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Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 28 November 2023

On Tuesday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs217,600, and the price for 10-gram gold saw increase of Rs943 to reach Rs186,557.

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Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

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Lahore PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Karachi PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Islamabad PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Peshawar PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Quetta PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Sialkot PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Attock PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Gujranwala PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Jehlum PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Multan PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Bahawalpur PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Gujrat PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Nawabshah PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Chakwal PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Hyderabad PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Nowshehra PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
Sargodha PKR 217,600 PKR 2,600
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