KARACHI – The closure of marriage halls and cinemas in the second-largest province by population has been extended till June 28 amid concern that the Indian Covid variant could spread quickly in parts of the province.
Reports in local media cited that authorities in Sindh have decided against the opening of marriage halls and cinemas despite a considerable decline in the Covid-19 cases. The COVID Task Force meeting headed by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah decided against the re-opening.
Reports quoting sources in the provincial government cited that the decision on opening marriage halls, cinemas, and swimming pools will be taken on June 28. The meeting also decided to open shrines, amusement parks, and indoor gyms from June 28.
The task force also stressed the need to take additional measures across the province to stem the spread of the Indian variant of the novel disease.
Meanwhile, the marriage halls association on Friday announced to resume business from 19th of June in Sindh's capital.
A spokesperson of the association said all the marriage halls, lawns, and banquets will reopen in the metropolis from tomorrow (Saturday). He maintained that they could not afford the closure of their business furthermore.
The Covid positivity ratio has dipped to 3.9 percent in Sindh. PPP leader and Sindh CM while quoting statistics said ‘We have a positivity ratio of 8.08 percent in the provincial capital, and 4.3 percent in Hyderabad.’
Pakistani rupee saw slight gains against US dollar in the open market on March 19, 2024, Tuesday.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.6 for buying and 281.45 for selling.
Euro remains unchanged at 303 for buying and 306 for selling while British Pound hovers around 356 for buying, and 359 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED saw slight changes and new rate stands at 75.7 whereas the Saudi Riyal new rates was 73.95.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.6 | 281.45 |
Euro | EUR | 303 | 306 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 356 | 359 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.7 | 76.45 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.95 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.7 | 184.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 741.22 | 749.22 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204 | 206.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.73 | 39.13 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.69 | 41.09 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.36 | 3.47 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 903.77 | 912.77 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.5 | 171.5 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.7 | 731.7 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.26 | 317.76 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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