KARACHI – Bilquis Bano Edhi, the wife of late Pakistani humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, was laid to rest at the Mewa Shah graveyard on Saturday.
Her funeral prayers were offered at the New Memon Masjid Kharadar after Zuhr prayer and attended by people from different walks of life, including Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Faisal Edhi expressed deep grief over the demise of his mother, saying she encouraged him at the time of his father’s death.
“The death of my mother has left me alone,” he said, adding that she had been suffering from cardiac issues and other diseases since 2014.
Bilquis Edhi, a professional nurse, was heading the Bilquis Edhi Foundation after the demise of her husband in 2016.
She is survived by four children – Faisal, Kubra, Zeenat and Almas – from her marriage with Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Bilquis Edhi and paid homage to her for her services to humanity.
The passing of Bilquis Edhi is a huge loss for the nation. An incredible woman in her own right, she stood by Edhi sb. like a rock & together they set up an example of human compassion & ran one of the largest philanthropic organisations of the world. May her soul rest in peace!
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 15, 2022
In his condolence message, the premier said that Bilquis Edhi continued the mission of late Abdul Sattar Edhi to serve humanity.
He prayed for her highest ranks in Jannah and patience to her family members.
"Sad to learn about the passing of Bilquis Edhi sahiba. She had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts and continued his work even after his death," said President Arif Alvi.
Sad to learn about the passing of Bilquis Edhi Sahiba. She had always been shoulder to shoulder with Abdul Sattar Edhi in his philanthropic efforts and continued his work even after his death. May Allah bless the departed soul.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 15, 2022
CM Sindh visited the residence of Late Bilqees Edhi Sahiba to offer condolence with her family. #SindhGovt has declared tomorrow as a day of mourning to pay its respect to the contributions made by Bilqees Edhi Sahiba in the field of social service. May she rest in eternal peace pic.twitter.com/0rUJQ2wbZG
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) April 15, 2022
Celebrities from entertainment industry, sports and other fields also expressed sorrow over the demise of Bilquis Edhi.
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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 February 5, 2023 (Sunday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 280.9 | 284.25 |
Euro | EUR | 299 | 302 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 335 | 338 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.14 | 75.44 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.55 | 73.85 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 192 | 194 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 712.72 | 720.72 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 205 | 207 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.67 | 40.07 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.33 | 39.73 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 34.19 | 34.54 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.28 | 3.39 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 878 | 887 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.83 | 63.43 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.25 | 175.25 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.79 | 27.09 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 696.08 | 704.08 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.62 | 74.32 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204 | 206 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.61 | 25.91 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 291.69 | 294.19 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.15 | 8.3 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 205,300 on Sunday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs176,010.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs167,318 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 195,157.
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 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Karachi | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Islamabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Peshawar | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Quetta | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Sialkot | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Attock | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Gujranwala | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Jehlum | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Multan | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Gujrat | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Nawabshah | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Chakwal | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Hyderabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Nowshehra | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Sargodha | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Faisalabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Mirpur | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
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