BEIJING - Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua called on Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Monday at the start of her three-day visit to China.
During the meeting in capital Beijing, the foreign secretary reaffirmed that friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, and reiterated Pakistan’s support for China on its core issues.
Mr Yang Jiechi noted that the recent visit of Chinese vice Premier Wang Yang to Pakistan to participate in celebrations commemorating the 70th anniversary of Independence on 14 August 2017 was in keeping with the long-standing traditions of the Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
Both sides acknowledged that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and early completion of projects would bring tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
Both the dignitaries discussed regional and international situation. Janjua also briefed the Chinese state councilor about the grave situation of Kashmiri people in Indian Occupied Kashmir.
Following her meeting with the Mr Jiechi, she addressed researchers, scholars and academics at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) on “Foreign Policy of Pakistan and regional and global situation,” which was followed by an interactive question and answer session.
The writer is a member of the staff.
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 May 29, 2023 (Monday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 307.9 | 311.15 |
Euro | EUR | 330 | 333 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 381 | 384.5 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 84.6 | 85.4 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 82.6 | 83.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 201 | 203 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 762.21 | 770.21 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 225.5 | 227.5 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.6 | 41 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.39 | 41.78 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.6 | 36.95 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.47 | 3.58 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.15 | 2.20 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 932.2 | 941.2 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.42 | 63.02 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.98 | 178.98 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 744.58 | 752.57 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.73 | 79.43 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 215 | 217 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.73 | 27.03 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 316.34 | 318.84 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.28 | 8.43 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 235,800 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs202,160.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
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 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Karachi | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Islamabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Peshawar | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Quetta | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Sialkot | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Attock | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Gujranwala | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Jehlum | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Multan | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Gujrat | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Nawabshah | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Chakwal | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Hyderabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Nowshehra | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Sargodha | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Faisalabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Mirpur | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
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