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US never asked Pakistan for military bases, says ISPR DG

10:45 PM | 14 Apr, 2022
US never asked Pakistan for military bases, says ISPR DG
Source: ISPR

RAWALPINDI – Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Iftikhar Babar said on Thursday the United States never asked Pakistan for military bases.

Had the US asked for the bases, he said, the Pakistan Army would have said ‘absolutely not’.

Addressing a presser days after the new government took charge, Babar, director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), addressed a number of topics, including the army’s role in politics.

Former prime minister Imran Khan was asked in an interview what would he do if the US asks for the bases and he replied with "absolutely not". He said that Islamabad would not allow America to carry out counter-terrorism operations inside Afghanistan from Pakistan.

Khan's ‘absolutely not’ remarks got a huge political attention until his ouster from power on April 10. Khan blames the US and their 'henchmen' in Pakistan for his downfall.

Commenting on the current political situation inside Pakistan, the ISPR DG said the armed forces could not decide which government they should have smooth relations and which not. He said governments are elected and it is their job to tell the armed forces what to do.

Babar said the army leadership was on board the decision on Imran Khan's Russia visit. He said there was institutional input that he should go. It was not in anyone’s thoughts that Kremlin would start the war when Khan was there and it was obviously very embarrassing, he added.

He mentioned the meeting of top military leaders that took note of the recent criticism directed at the institution through social networking sites.

Furthermore, Babar rubbished the rumours about the extension in General Bajwa's tenure as Chief of Army Staff, saying the COAS will retire on the due date in November this year.

"No matter what, General Bajwa will retire on November 29, 2022," the military spokesperson said.

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Rupee remains stable against US dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham and Riyal; check forex rates

Pakistani rupee remained stable against US dollar in the open bank market on Friday.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Friday, the US dollar was being quoted at 285.3 for buying and 288.15 for selling.

Euro moves down to 311 for buying and 314 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 358.5 for buying, and 361.5 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED stands at 78 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 76.20.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan – 1 December 2023

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 285.3 288.15
Euro EUR 311 314
UK Pound Sterling GBP 358.5 361.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 78 78.7
Saudi Riyal SAR 76.2 77
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 759.67 767.67
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.59 39.98
Danish Krone DKK 41.38 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.63 36.98
Indian Rupee INR 3.39 3.5
Japanese Yen JPY 1.49 1.56
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 926.7 935.7
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 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 26.93 27.23
Swiss Franc CHF 325.9 328.4
Thai Bhat THB 8.23 8.38

Gold rates drop in Pakistan; Check today’s gold rates 1 December 2023

KARACHI – The gold price continues to climb up in the local market in line of upward trend in international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 1 December 2023

On Thursday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs217,400, and the price for 10-gram gold reached Rs186,390.

Meanwhile, the 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for each tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate hovers around Rs163,050.

In international market, the price of precious metal hovers around $2,045 per ounce.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Karachi PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Islamabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Peshawar PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Quetta PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Sialkot PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Attock PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Gujranwala PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Jehlum PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Multan PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Bahawalpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Gujrat PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Nawabshah PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Chakwal PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Hyderabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Nowshehra PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Sargodha PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Faisalabad PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696
Mirpur PKR 217,400 PKR 2,696

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