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Article 370: Top Indian court accepts plea against Kashmir lockdown, refusing an immediate order

07:49 PM | 13 Aug, 2019
Article 370: Top Indian court accepts plea against Kashmir lockdown, refusing an immediate order
NEW DELHI – India’s top court on Tuesday refused to pass any interim or immediate order on lifting of restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, including restoring communication services, according to reports in local media.

A Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Arun Mishra, was hearing a petition by Congress Party activist Tehseen Poonawalla against the recent actions by the Indian government in Kashmir that violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the country’s constitution.

Besides seeking withdrawal of curfew, and other regressive measures including blocking of phone lines, Internet and news channels in the held valley, Poonawalla has also sought a direction from the top court for the release of Kashmiri leaders like former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

The court said the Centre required time to restore normalcy as nothing could be done overnight and deferred the hearing for two weeks, the India Today reported.

https://twitter.com/tehseenp/status/1161181886279868417

After the government’s assurance to the court that it was reviewing the situation on a daily basis and was committed to ensure “least human rights violations”, the court decided it would not interfere right now and let the government continue with its efforts to maintain law and order in the held-Valley.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1161184228295499777

The country’s top court also heard a petition by Anuradha Bhasin, executive editor of Kashmir Times, published from Jammu and Srinagar, which sought to lift reporting restrictions in Kashmir. Bhasin was asked to hand over a memo to the registrar for urgent listing of the plea, the ANI reported.

“The debilitating restrictions imposed through the complete shutdown on internet and telecommunication services, and severe curbs on the movement of photo journalists and reporters be immediately relaxed in order to ensure the freedom of the press and media,” read Bhasin’s petition, which was filed on Sunday.

Another petition by Akbar Lone from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference challenged the legality of the decision to scrap Article 370.

Separately, Manohar Lal Sharma advocate has filed a plea challenging the Presidential Order on Article 370 which revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.

https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/china-opposes-indian-unilateral-action-in-occupied-kashmir/

New Delhi last week stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special constitutional status and divided the state into two federally administered territories in clear violation of UN resolutions. The move was fiercely opposed by the Muslim-dominated Kashmir valley, which has been a bone of contention between nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India since they gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1947.

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Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal and Dirham; Check latest rates here

Pakistani rupee witnessed upward trajectort against US dollar and other currencies amid positive economic cues.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Wednesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.7 for buying and 286.75 for selling.

Euro remained stable at 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate increased to 361 for buying, and 364 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.6 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 76.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 6 December 2023

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 283.7  286.75 
Euro EUR 309  312 
UK Pound Sterling GBP 361  364 
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.6 78.3
Saudi Riyal SAR 76 76.8
Australian Dollar AUD 187.72 188.22
Bahrain Dinar BHD 758.58 766.58
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.93 40.33
Danish Krone DKK 41.41 41.81
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.49 36.84
Indian Rupee INR 3.42 3.53
Japanese Yen JPY 1.49 1.56
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 923.13 932.13
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.97 61.57
New Zealand Dollar NZD 175.89 177.89
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.68 26.98
Omani Riyal OMR 740.01 748.01
Qatari Riyal QAR 78.36 79.06
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 27.45 27.75
Thai Bhat THB 8.09 8.24

Gold price sees major drop in Pakistan; Check today gold rates - 6 Dec 2023

KARACHI – Gold prices in the local market continue to decline in line with the international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 6 December 2023

On Wednesday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs219,400 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs188,100. 

Each tola for 24 karat is Rs216,700, 22 Karat is Rs198,640, and 21 karat rate per tola is Rs189,613 and 18k gold rate is Rs162,525.00 for single tola.

In the global market, the precious metal moved down, and hovers around $2023 per ounce after drop of around $10.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Karachi PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Islamabad PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Peshawar PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Quetta PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Sialkot PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Attock PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Gujranwala PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Jehlum PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Multan PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Bahawalpur PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Gujrat PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Nawabshah PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Chakwal PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Hyderabad PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Nowshehra PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Sargodha PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Faisalabad PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Mirpur PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625

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