ISLAMABAD – Pakistan, and China exchanged views on the possibility of extending the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project to neighboring Afghanistan.
Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood met Chinese special envoy on Afghanistan Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong in federal capital and mulled the option of expanding the infrastructure projects to war torn country to promote economic development and prosperity.
A statement issued by the foreign office said Islamabad and Beijing discussed the political and security situation in Kabul and other matters of mutual interest.
Pakistani senior diplomat also underscored Islamabad’s commitment to a peaceful, stable, prosperous Afghanistan as he highlighted the provision of humanitarian assistance to a country of nearly 39 people.
The foreign secretary also reiterated the de-freezing of Kabul’s foreign reserves and the facilitation of banking operations to ease the economic hardships of the Afghan people and help build a sustainable economy.
He also underlined the significance for the Afghan side to address the international community’s expectations regarding inclusivity; respect for the rights of all Afghans, including girls’ education; and effective counter-terrorism measures.
The foreign secretary further emphasized the role of platforms such as Troika Plus and Six Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan in advancing shared goals.
Meanwhile, the Chinese envoy appreciated the constructive role played by Pakistan in the context of Afghanistan. Both sides agreed that only a peaceful, stable and connected Afghanistan could act as a fulcrum for enhanced regional trade and connectivity.
Last year, senior Taliban leader Zabiullah Mujahid revealed that Kabul is interested to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Beijing announced the multi-billion dollar project which is worth nearly $46 billion. The project would link the southern Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea to China’s western Xinjiang region.
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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 |
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 |
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