The Coachella music festival was a treat for Pakistani and Indian music lovers, as it saw the debut performances of two renowned singers, Diljit Singh Dosanjh and Ali Sethi.
Dosanjh's performance was especially significant, as he became the first Punjabi language singer to grace the Coachella stage. The energy and charm he brought to his singing were undeniable, and his hit songs such as Patiala Peg and Lemonade had everyone grooving to the beat.
Ali Sethi's electrifying performance was equally enthralling, as he belted out his global hit song, Pasoori. The South Asian music scene has been abuzz with Sethi's talent, and his song Pasoori was the most searched track on Google in 2022. Fans were eagerly waiting for his performance, and the atmosphere was electric as he took the stage.
Sethi's style was impeccable as he wore an all-black suit with embellished details on the top, a hat, and silver shoes. His performance was impressive, and fans couldn't contain their excitement throughout his set.
Renowned film and theatre director Mira Nair commented on Sethi's post, calling him a "cowboy cherub" and describing his performance as divine. Other celebrities such as Salman Toor and Adnan Malik showered their praise on Sethi's post in the form of heart and fire emojis.
Haroon Rashid and Saba Qamar also took to their social media handles to show their appreciation and support.
Ali Sethi, Coachella and Pasoori. What a beautiful story. ♥️
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) April 17, 2023
Diljit Singh Dosanjh brought his A-game to the Coachella stage, dressed in an all-black ensemble with a black turban, sunglasses, and gloves. The singer's high-energy performance left the audience spellbound, with DJ Diplo even captured on a video shared on Diljit's Instagram Stories grooving along with his friends. Fans couldn't help but feel proud of the talented singer's exceptional performance.
Bollywood divas Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja were among the celebrities who showered their praise on Dosanjh's performance. Alia Bhatt expressed her excitement by sharing Dosanjh's post on her Insta Stories with the caption "Epic!".
At the same time, Kareena Kapoor Khan referred to the singer as an 'OG' (original gangster) in her appreciation post. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who missed the performance, expressed her regret by sharing her wish to have seen the electrifying performance live.
Overall, the 2023 Coachella festival was a memorable one, with a diverse lineup that celebrated music from around the world. Overall, the performances by Diljit Singh Dosanjh and Ali Sethi at Coachella left a lasting impression on the audience, and their music was a refreshing addition to the festival's diverse lineup.
Pakistani rupee remains largely stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Sunday.
On Sunday, the US dollar was being quoted at 283.4 for buying and 285.95 for selling.
Euro comes down to 307 for buying and 310 for selling. British Pound rate remains unchanged at 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.2 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.4 | 285.95 |
Euro | EUR | 307 | 310 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 358.5 | 362 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 78 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76 | 76.8 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.2 | 189 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 755.82 | 763.82 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.82 | 40.22 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.14 | 41.54 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.37 | 36.72 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.41 | 3.52 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.39 | 1.45 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 922.14 | 931.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.82 | 61.42 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 175.33 | 177.33 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.12 | 26.42 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 738.71 | 741.76 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.07 | 78.77 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.32 | 27.62 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 324.5 | 327 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.08 | 8.23 |
Gold prices decreased in local markets in line with the trend in the international market.
On Sunday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs216,300, and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs185,450.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold price costs Rs198,274, 21 karat rate per tola costs Rs189,263 and 18k gold rate is Rs162,225 for each tola.
In the global market, gold prices hovers around $2,004 per ounce, after drop of $23.35 on Sunday.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Karachi | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Islamabad | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Peshawar | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Quetta | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Sialkot | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Attock | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Gujranwala | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Jehlum | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Multan | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Gujrat | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Nawabshah | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Chakwal | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Hyderabad | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Nowshehra | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Sargodha | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Faisalabad | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
Mirpur | PKR 216,300 | PKR 2,486 |
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