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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif again offers olive branch to India for regional peace

Web Desk 01:06 PM | 13 Oct, 2022
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif again offers olive branch to India for regional peace
Source: Prime Minister\'s Office (Twitter)

ASTANA – Amid tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered an olive branch to India, saying Pakistan desired peaceful relations with all its neighbours.

Addressing the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Kazakhstan’s capital, the premier stressed peaceful dialogue in resolving conflicts with other nations, including archrival India.

“We are willing to engage with New Delhi for the sake of prosperity as both sides of the border cannot afford to deal with massive challenges of poverty and unemployment amid meagre resources,” PM Shehbaz said.

He however mentioned that India brings its atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir to a grinding halt a just and lasting peace remains elusive.

Sharing the previous events, PM said India defied the will of the United Nations for decades, saying New Delhi has used repression to silence the voice of Kashmiris demanding their rights.

He also slammed Indian authorities over inhumane policies in the occupied region and mentioned that Modi led administration brandishes the democracy in valley not through the ballot but through its bullet.  

His address focused on peace among nations to hit the goal of prosperity as attended the summit to discuss cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.

PM said his country's location offers a natural bridge among various regions. In this regard, he highlighted the multi-billion dollar project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which had transformed the economic and connectivity landscape of the region.

On war-torn Afghanistan, PM said the four decades of conflict not only took a heavy toll on the country but also upon its neighbour Pakistan. The country suffered immense damage to its peace and security with serious consequences borne in the shape of 80,000 casualties and billions of dollars in financial losses.

He also invited the CICA member states to consider benefiting from the trade, investment and business opportunities offered by Pakistan.

Pakistan Monsoon Floods 

Commenting on recent floods, PM mentioned that Pakistan suffered the most from climate change despite its less than 1 per cent emissions.

He however thanked foreign nations that stepped forward in extending assistance to South Asian nation to carry out relief and rehabilitation activities. He also commended UN for flash appeal to meet the daunting challenge of heavy losses incurred by flash floods.

“Pakistan, with the support of its people and the friendly countries, will come out of this problem,” the premier said.

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on March 21, 2023

KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on March 21, 2023 (Tuesday).

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 283.15 286.15
Euro EUR 298.5 301.5
UK Pound Sterling GBP 340.5 344
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.25 78
Saudi Riyal SAR 75.2 76
Australian Dollar AUD 187 189.4
Bahrain Dinar BHD 749.54 757.54
Canadian Dollar CAD 207.5 209.5
China Yuan CNY 40.91 41.31
Danish Krone DKK 40.38 40.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.9 36.25
Indian Rupee INR 3.41 3.52
Japanese Yen JPY 2.06 2.11
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 916.88 925.88
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.85 63.45
New Zealand Dollar NZD 176.66 178.6
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.33 26.63
Omani Riyal OMR 732.14 740.14
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 77.42 78.12
Singapore Dollar SGD 207.5 209.5
Swedish Korona SEK 26.5 26.8
Swiss Franc CHF 305.25 307.78
Thai Bhat THB 8.26 8.41

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – 21 March 2023

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 204,700 on Tuesday.The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs175,500.  

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,849.  

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.

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Karachi PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Islamabad PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Peshawar PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Quetta PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Sialkot PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Attock PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Gujranwala PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Jehlum PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Multan PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Bahawalpur PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Gujrat PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Nawabshah PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Chakwal PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Hyderabad PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Nowshehra PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Sargodha PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Faisalabad PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390
Mirpur PKR 204,700 PKR 2,390

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