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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to Israel by top official

11:35 AM | 14 Dec, 2017
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to Israel by top official

HAIFA - The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit Israel by the state's Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz, his spokesman said on Wednesday.


According to the spokesperson Arye Shalicar, the unexpected call was issued by Katz during an interview with Elaph, a news website run by a Saudi businessman.

Although the comments were not published in the interview, for reasons oblivious to Shalicar, even then he confirmed the invitation by the minister of a state having no diplomatic ties with the Oil-rich kingdom.

“He said that he asks the king to invite (Prime Min­is­ter Benjamin) Netanyahu officially to Riyadh, and he asks MBS, Mohammed bin Salman, the son, to come and visit Israel,” Shalicar quoted Katz as saying.

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The ministry official continued that Katz made the call because 'he wants regional peace — that’s part of his three-layered programme,' referring to security and economic cooperation leading to eventual peace.

Though Israel and Saudi Arabia have had strained ties over the years, the untoward invitation has raised the eyebrows of the Arab world as MBS, the crown prince has been asked to visit the place - a royal who is considered moderate in the religiously dominated kingdom, leading an anti-corruption swoop these days.

Israeli leaders have repeatedly expressed improving ties with the Arab world and hinted at behind-the-scenes cooperation, particularly involving their efforts to curtail Iran.


Israeli Premier Netanyahu has spoken repeatedly about growing rapprochement with moderate Arab states without naming anyone, although he is assumed to be referring to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf monarchies.


In November, Israeli military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot said in an interview with the same website that his country was prepared to cooperate with Saudi Arabia to face Iran’s plans “to control the Middle East.”


The request for the official tour was made days after Saudi Arabia rejected US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel - an illegitimate state in Palestine.

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Pakistani rupee sees marginal decline against US Dollar, Euro, Dirham, & Riyal; check forex rates

Pakistani rupee witnessed marginal losses against US dollar, and other currencies in the open market.

Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Wednesday, the dollar was being quoted at 285.6 for selling and 288.65 for buying purposes.

Euro price stands at 312 for buying and 315 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 360 for buying, and 363 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED stands at 78.25 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed fall and new price stands at 76.25.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 29 November 2023

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 285.6  288.65 
Euro EUR 312  315 
UK Pound Sterling GBP 360  363
U.A.E Dirham AED 78.25  79
Saudi Riyal SAR 76.25 77.25
Australian Dollar AUD 187.2 189
Bahrain Dinar BHD 750.11 758.11
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.58 39.98
Danish Krone DKK 41.38 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.24 36.59
Indian Rupee INR 3.39 3.5
Japanese Yen JPY 1.55 1.63
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 914.36 923.36
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 320.1 322.6
Thai Bhat THB 8.01 8.16

Gold rates see big increase in Pakistan; Check today gold price here

KARACHI – The gold price moved up down in the local market in line with massive increase in international market.

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 29 November 2023

On Wednesday, the single tola of 24 Karat gold was available at Rs218,000, and the price for 10-gram gold saw an increase of Rs943 to reach Rs186,900.

Meanwhile, the 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs199,830, 21 karat rate for each tola is Rs190,750 and 18k gold rate hoveres around Rs163,500.00.

In international market, the price of precious metal went up by $29 to settle at $2,044 per ounce.

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Karachi PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Islamabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Peshawar PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Quetta PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Sialkot PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Attock PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Gujranwala PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Jehlum PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Multan PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Bahawalpur PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Gujrat PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Nawabshah PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Chakwal PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Hyderabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Nowshehra PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Sargodha PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Faisalabad PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610
Mirpur PKR 218,000 PKR 2,610

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