LAHORE – Massive fire has engulfed a large portion of Hafeez Center Plaza, situated on Main Boulevard, in Gulberg area of Lahore today (Sunday).
The fire brigade was called soon after the fire broke out around 6:00 Am.
More than 16 vehicles and 40 fire fighters are putting hectic efforts to control the fire.
According to media reports, several people were trapped on the roof of the plaza.
Millions feared loss in the enraged fire so far, but no loss of life has been reported.
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The fire started om the second floor of the Center. The center is famous for its innumerable computer and mobile phones shops.
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The process of extinguishing the fire is underway as the fire has engulfed the other portions of the building as well.
The fire was caused due to an electrical short circuit has spread to the fourth floor of the building.
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has directed swift rescue operation to control the fire that has gutted more than 50 shops in the plaza.
The CM Punjab is also reportedly in constant contact with the Commissioner Lahore Division and rescue officials to ascertain the situation.
Mian Khalid Mahmood and Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid,Minister Murad Raas have also arrive on the scene on directions from the chief minister.
CM Punjab @UsmanAKBuzdar is monitoring the situation of #HafeezCentre firefighting operation.
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Provincial Minister from Lahore @Dr_YasminRashid, ACS Home, Commissioner Lahore, DG Rescue and DC Lahore are on spot and overseeing the rescue operation. pic.twitter.com/x9lRbnd4qI
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.4 | 281.4 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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