The representatives from NGOs and civil society, who were called to the meeting to submit their recommendations, were asked to leave by the committee chairman, Senator Shahi Syed, Dawn News reported.
However, before they were ejected from the meeting, civil society stakeholders reiterated their long-standing criticism of the bill, which they feel contains too many offences, disproportionately harsh punishments and affords investigators sweeping powers, including making arrests without warrants.
During the meeting, some opposition lawmakers like Senator Farhatullah Babar of the Pakistan People's Party termed the Bill too harsh. Others maintained that the Bill must protect privacy, ensure the preservation of users’ data and must not hinder the free flow of information.
However, committee chairman Senator Shahi Syed expressed a different view, arguing that sufficient input from civil society had already been incorporated in the Bill. “The committee will do its job now; it already has the points of view from civil society and other stakeholders representing the IT industry,” the senator observed.
“The interest of the country and the rights of citizens must have paramount importance while making this sensitive legislation,” he added.
Taking a similar line, State Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rehman argued that it was obvious that civil society did not want a cyber crim law at all.
The committee will discuss the remaining sections of the PECB on Friday.
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 February 5, 2023 (Sunday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 280.9 | 284.25 |
Euro | EUR | 299 | 302 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 335 | 338 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.14 | 75.44 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.55 | 73.85 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 192 | 194 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 712.72 | 720.72 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 205 | 207 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.67 | 40.07 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.33 | 39.73 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 34.19 | 34.54 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.28 | 3.39 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 878 | 887 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.83 | 63.43 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.25 | 175.25 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.79 | 27.09 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 696.08 | 704.08 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.62 | 74.32 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204 | 206 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.61 | 25.91 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 291.69 | 294.19 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.15 | 8.3 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 205,300 on Sunday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs176,010.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs167,318 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 195,157.
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 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Karachi | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Islamabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Peshawar | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Quetta | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Sialkot | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Attock | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Gujranwala | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Jehlum | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Multan | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Gujrat | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Nawabshah | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Chakwal | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Hyderabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Nowshehra | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Sargodha | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Faisalabad | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
Mirpur | PKR 205,300 | PKR 2,360 |
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