First of Ramazan likely on Thursday, says Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council

Sarfraz Ali 08:48 PM | 14 May, 2018

LAHORE - The holy month of Ramazan is expected to begin in Pakistan from Thursday this year, announced Secretary-General Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council (RHRC) Khalid Ejaz Mufti.

The new moon will be sighted only if its age is more than 19 hours at sunset and the difference between sunset and moonset should also be more than 40 minutes, said Mufti.

"The age of the new moon on the evening of Wednesday will be more than 26 hours in all cities of Pakistan," said the RHRC secretary-general.

The difference between sunset and moonset will also be 58-60 minutes in various important cities of the country.

RHRC members are confident that the new moon would be visible in all cities of Pakistan on Wednesday, May 16 if there are no clouds in the sky, said Mufti.-Agencies

Sarfraz Ali

The author is working as Editor Digital Media for Daily Pakistan and can be reached @ItsSarfrazAli.

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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 June 2, 2023 (Friday).

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

Currency	Symbol	Buying	Selling
US Dollar	‎USD	299	302
Euro	EUR	321	325
UK Pound Sterling	GBP	375.5	380
U.A.E Dirham	AED	80	81
Saudi Riyal	SAR	79	79
Australian Dollar	AUD	198	200
Bahrain Dinar	BHD	758.25	766.25
Canadian Dollar	CAD	226	228
China Yuan	CNY	40.26	40.66
Danish Krone	DKK	41.04	41.44
Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	36.39	36.74
Indian Rupee	INR	3.45	3.56
Japanese Yen	JPY	2.25	2.45
Kuwaiti Dinar	KWD	927.17	936.17
Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	61.94	62.54
New Zealand Dollar	NZD	172.79	174.79
Norwegians Krone	NOK	25.67	25.97
Omani Riyal	OMR	740.96	748.96
Qatari Riyal	‎QAR	78.37	79.07
Singapore Dollar	SGD	220	222
Swedish Korona	SEK	26.36	26.66
Swiss Franc	CHF	315.04	317.54
Thai Bhat	THB	8.21	8.36

Gold & Silver Rate

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – June 2, 2023

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 230,000 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs197,190.

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs180,756 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 210,832.

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 230,000	PKR 2125
Karachi	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Islamabad	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Peshawar	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Quetta	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Sialkot	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Attock	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Gujranwala	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Jehlum	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Multan	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Bahawalpur	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Gujrat	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Nawabshah	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Chakwal	PKR 230,000	PKR 2125
Hyderabad	PKR 229,000	PKR 2125
Nowshehra	PKR 229,000	PKR 2125
Sargodha	PKR 229,000	PKR 2125
Faisalabad	PKR 229,000	PKR 2125
Mirpur	PKR 229,000	PKR 2125