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Former Pakistani minister running for US Congress
SIALKOT – Umar Ahmed Ghumman, former member of the National Assembly from NA-112, announced on Sunday that he would be running for the US Congress from the 8th District of Virginia.
Addressing a press conference at the Sambrial Press Club, Ghumman thanked the people of Sambrial, his constituency in Pakistan, and promised to safeguard the interests of the poor and the people of Pakistan.
During his political career in Pakistan, Ghumman has also been the state minister for privatisation and investment and chairman of the Board of Investment.
The former PML-Q minister said he was set to contest the US congressional election and make history as the first Pakistani-American congressman and the first US Congressman to have been elected to two different parliaments of the world.
Praising his old friend and fellow parliamentarian, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Ghumman said Khan’s stance on corruption was justified and valid. He said he would strive to serve the 8th District as well as the American Muslim community.
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Pakistani rupee continues recovering losses against US dollar and other currencies amid positive economic cues.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
On Tuesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.6 for buying and 286.65 for selling.
Euro slides down to 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate inches up to 360 for buying, and 363.5 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.50 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 75.90.
Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 5 December 2023
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
| Euro | EUR | 309 | 312 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 360 | 363.5 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.5 | 78.2 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.9 | 76.7 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.72 | 188.22 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.72 | 765.72 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.93 | 40.33 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 41.59 | 41.99 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.46 | 36.81 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.49 | 1.56 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 922.11 | 931.11 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.97 | 61.57 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 175.89 | 177.89 |
| Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.68 | 26.98 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 740.01 | 748.01 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.27 | 78.97 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
| Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.45 | 27.75 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 327.65 | 330.15 |
| Thai Bhat | THB | 8.16 | 8.31 |
Gold Rates in Pakistan - Check today gold price - 5 December 2023
The gold remained under pressure in Pakistan amid a huge drop in price of the precious metal despite in the international market.
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 5 December 2023
On Tuesday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs218,500 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs187,330.
Single tola of 24 karat is Rs218,500, 22 Karat Gold costs Rs200,290, rate of 21 karat gold stands at Rs191,190 whereas 18k gold rate is Rs163,875.00 for each tola.
In the global market, gold saw huge drop in price, coming down to $2037 per ounce after drop of $81.79.
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan
| City | Gold | Silver | |
| Lahore | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Karachi | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Islamabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Peshawar | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Quetta | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Sialkot | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Attock | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Gujranwala | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Jehlum | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Multan | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Bahawalpur | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Gujrat | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Nawabshah | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Chakwal | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Hyderabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Nowshehra | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Sargodha | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Faisalabad | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 | |
| Mirpur | PKR 218,500 | PKR 2,720 |
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