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NAB rejects Dawn’s story on ‘embezzlement in construction of NADRA headquarters’

Sarfraz Ali 04:34 PM | 15 Oct, 2016
NAB rejects Dawn’s story on ‘embezzlement in construction of NADRA headquarters’
LAHORE - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has rejected a "baseless and incorrect" news published by daily Dawn about alleged embezzlement of millions of rupees in the construction of National Database Registration Authority (headquarters) Building at Johar Town, Lahore, by the then Director (Administration).

"The story published by a reporter Zulqarnain Tahir titled 'Nadra case closed as NAB finds ‘suspect’ in its own backyard' is totally baseless and without evidence.

The reporter has tried to sensationalize the news which has no merit and relevance with facts," the bureau said, in a clarification letter issued and dispatched to Dawn on Saturday.

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According to the letter, and "to put the record straight", the project was finalized and launched during the period of Mr. Ali Arshad Hakeem, the then Chairman NADRA. All formalities for tendering and contract awarding were completed in his tenure, the letter reads.

After that, the project was completed in the tenure of Mr. Tariq Malik, Chairman NADRA. "Mr. Imtiaz Tajwar, assumed the charge of Acting Chairman NADRA on 13, January 2014 and by then the project had already been completed thus he had no role in its execution or monitoring," it further clarifies.

The bureau has asked the English daily for issuing a proper rebuttal and action against the journalist who has given a "concocted, baseless and mala fide story".

Sarfraz Ali
Sarfraz Ali

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

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on May 28, 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 May 28, 2023 (Sunday).

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 307.9 311.15
Euro EUR 330 333
UK Pound Sterling GBP 381 384.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 84.6 85.4
Saudi Riyal SAR 82.6 83.4
Australian Dollar AUD 201 203
Bahrain Dinar BHD 762.21 770.20
Canadian Dollar CAD 225.5 227.5
China Yuan CNY 40.6 41
Danish Krone DKK 41.39 41.78
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.6 36.95
Indian Rupee INR 3.47 3.58
Japanese Yen JPY 2.15 2.22
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 932.2 941.2
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.42 63.02
New Zealand Dollar NZD 176.98 178.98
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.14 26.44
Omani Riyal OMR 744.58 752.58
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 78.73 79.43
Singapore Dollar SGD 215 217
Swedish Korona SEK 26.73 27.03
Swiss Franc CHF 316.34 318.84
Thai Bhat THB 8.28 8.43

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – May 29 2023

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 235,800 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs202,160.   

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 190,880.

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 235,800 PKR 2,505
Karachi PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Islamabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Peshawar PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Quetta PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Sialkot PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Attock PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Gujranwala PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Jehlum PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Multan PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Bahawalpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Gujrat PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Nawabshah PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Chakwal PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Hyderabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Nowshehra PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Sargodha PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Faisalabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505
Mirpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,505

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