PESHAWAR – A brigadier of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) embraced martyrdom during an encounter with terrorists in the country’s mountainous region neighboring Afghanistan, the military’s media wing said.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was martyred on Tuesday while seven other members got injured including two critically wounded during an encounter against the militants.
The shootout was held in the Angoor Adda locality of South Waziristan where Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki encountered the hardcore terrorists.
ISPR said the late brigadier and his squad put up a valiant resistance against the hardcore militants during the encounter and sacrificed life for the motherland.
The statement maintained that "Defence forces of Pakistan and intelligence agencies pledge to reaffirm and demonstrate firm resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from every inch of the country."
It was reported that the late ISI official was instrumental in eradicating militants responsible for vicious assaults in Pakistan, including the Army Public School (APS) attack.
Condolences started pouring in on the demise of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki. The former prime minister and PTI chief expressed sorrow over the sad demise.
Earlier this year, two ISI officials including Director Naveed Sadiq Sial and Inspector Nasir Abbas embraced martyrdom in a terror incident in Khanewal.
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 |
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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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