RAWALPINDI – A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan district, the military in a statement on Thursday.
A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a fire exchange took place between Pakistan army soldiers and terrorists in the general area Isham, North Waziristan District on April 13.
During the intense exchange of fire, Sepoy Asmatullah Khan, a 28-year-old troop who hailed from Mianwali, embraced martyrdom after having fought gallantly.
A clearance operation is being carried out in the area to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, ISPR said.
Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.
The recent event comes days after a Pakistan Army major and a soldier were martyred during an exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in the South Waziristan District.
Pakistani rupee continues recovering losses against US dollar and other currencies amid positive economic cues.
On Tuesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.6 for buying and 286.65 for selling.
Euro slides down to 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate inches up to 360 for buying, and 363.5 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.50 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 75.90.
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
Euro | EUR | 309 | 312 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 360 | 363.5 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.5 | 78.2 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.9 | 76.7 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.72 | 188.22 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.72 | 765.72 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.93 | 40.33 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.59 | 41.99 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.46 | 36.81 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.49 | 1.56 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 922.11 | 931.11 |
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 | 78.27 | 78.97 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.45 | 27.75 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 327.65 | 330.15 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.16 | 8.31 |
KARACHI – Gold prices in the local market continue to decline in line with the international market.
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.
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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