At least 28 dead as 7.8 magnitude quake hits Ecuador

Ali Zain 09:12 AM | 17 Apr, 2016

QUITO (Staff Report) - At least twenty eight people have been killed in different parts of Ecuador as 7.8 magnitude strong earthquake struck Ecuador this morning.

According to United States Geological Survey, the epicentre of quake was found to be at a depth of 19.2km, about 27km from Muisne - a coastal town of Ecuador. At least 36 aftershocks were also recorded in the affected areas.

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Following the earthquake a statement of emergency has been invoked in country's Esmeraldas, Los Rios, Manabi, Santa Elena, Guayas, and Santo Domingo provinces, while national guards have been mobilised for rescue operation.

Talking to newsmen, Ecuador Vice-President Jorge Glas said that around 16 people have dies in the city of Portoviejo, 10 in Manta and at least two in the province of Guayas.

Ecuador's 110,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Esmeraldas was also shut down as a precaution following the quake.

World's largest social media network Facebook has also activated 'safety check' feature to help citizens to inform their loved ones about the their safety after the earthquake.

Ali Zain

Ali Zain is a member of the staff at Daily Pakistan Global. He earned BS Communication Studies degree from University of the Punjab. His thesis titled "Cultural Continuity and Mass Media: An analysis of leading online newspapers ...

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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 January 27, 2023 (Friday).

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 07:00 AM)

Currency	Symbol	Buying	Selling
US Dollar	‎USD	253.5	255.5
Euro	EUR	274	276.7
UK Pound Sterling	GBP	311	314
U.A.E Dirham	AED	68.7	69.3
Saudi Riyal	SAR	66.4	67
Australian Dollar	AUD	176	178
Bahrain Dinar	BHD	615.68	620.18
Canadian Dollar	CAD	186	188
China Yuan	CNY	34.12	34.37
Danish Krone	DKK	33.83	34.18
Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	29.52	29.87
Indian Rupee	INR	2.81	2.89
Japanese Yen	JPY	2.5	2.54
Kuwaiti Dinar	KWD	756.69	761.69
Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	52.59	53.04
New Zealand Dollar	NZD	148.33	149.53
Norwegians Krone	NOK	22.43	22.73
Omani Riyal	OMR	600.37	604.87
Qatari Riyal	‎QAR	63.5	64
Singapore Dollar	SGD	178	179.3
Swedish Korona	SEK	21.78	22.08
Swiss Franc	CHF	250.23	251.98
Thai Bhat	THB	6.98	7.08

Gold & Silver Rate

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs197,900 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs168,000.

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs150,300 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 173,200.

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 197,900	PKR 2,100
Karachi	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Islamabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Peshawar	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Quetta	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Sialkot	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Attock	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Gujranwala	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Jehlum	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Multan	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Bahawalpur	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Gujrat	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Nawabshah	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Chakwal	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Hyderabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Nowshehra	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Sargodha	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Faisalabad	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100
Mirpur	PKR 197,900	PKR 2,100