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Crew of Punjab government's chopper reaches Islamabad

12:19 PM | 13 Aug, 2016
Crew of Punjab government's chopper reaches Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - The six-member crew of Punjab government`s Mi 17 helicopter that had crash-landed in Afghanistan have safely returned to Islamabad on Saturday (Today). Reportedly, the crew includes six Pakistanis and a Russian pilot.

According to multiple media reports, militants in Afghanistan's Logar province have released the crew of Pakistani helicopter and the members are now hale and hearty in federal capital Islamabad.

The incident took place when the helicopter made an emergency landing in Logar on August 4.Reports also indicated that Taliban were willing for a prisoner swap for the chopper's crew members, but it is not clear so far that whether the five Pakistani nationals and a Russian technician were released after a deal with the insurgent group.

Related: Pakistan seeks Afghan help in safe return of crashed helicopter’s crew

According to Logar governor spokesman Saleem Saleh, the helicopter crashed in Mati area in Logar's Azra district.

Earlier Saleh said the helicopter appeared to have caught fire on landing. However, some residents in the area said the Taliban torched the chopper after it crashed.


The government of Pakistan is yet to confirm the recovery of chopper crew.

Haider Ali

The writer is a civil servant.

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USD to PKR: Pakistani rupee continues recovery against dollar, rises by Rs1.04 in interbank

KARACHI – The Pakistani rupee continued its positive trajectory against the US dollar in the interbank market on Thursday with the local currency’s recovery relating to crackdown launched against hoarders and outflows of the foreign currency through unlawful means.

During the intraday trading, PKR moved up against the USD, and hovered at 287.73, with an increase of Rs1.04, in the interbank market.

Yesterday, the Pakistani rupee appreciated 0.36pc to settle at 288.75.

Last week, the government said a crackdown to prevent cross-border smuggling was initiated across Pakistan. The country’s central bank also stepped up supervision of the foreign exchange market, ordering banks to set up separate entities to conduct forex transactions.

The SBP also introduced structural reforms in the exchange companies’ sector to provide better services and to ensure a transparent system.

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Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – September 28, 2023

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 202,600 on Thursday.

The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs 177,700. Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs168,730 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs196,807.

Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.

Today Gold Price in Pakistan - 28 September 2023

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Karachi PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Islamabad PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Peshawar PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Quetta PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Sialkot PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Attock PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Gujranwala PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Jehlum PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Multan PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Bahawalpur PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Gujrat PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Nawabshah PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Chakwal PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Hyderabad PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Nowshehra PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Sargodha PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Faisalabad PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495
Mirpur PKR 202,600 PKR 2,495

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