ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed local government elections in nine districts of Sindh as more rains and floods predicted in the province that has record 239 deaths so far.
The top election body held first phase of local body elections in Sindh in June and the second phase of polls in Karachi and Hyderabad divisions were to be held in July but they were delayed due to monsoon rains.
The polls were rescheduled for August 28 but ECP has announced to postpone elections in Hyderabad division due to prevailing weather situation.
“In view of recommendations by the provincial election commissioner, district administration and weather reports, the Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed local elections in nine districts of Hyderabad division until the situation gets better,” an ECP spokesperson said in a statement.
He said that decision about local government elections in Karachi division will be made after reviewing various points raised by the provincial government about difficulties in holding the elections.
In Pakistan, monsoon downpours have broken 30-year record as overall death toll has reached 830, with Balochistan as worst-affected province.
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 31, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 312.4 | 316.65 |
Euro | EUR | 331.5 | 334.5 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 382 | 385 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 84.9 | 85.7 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 82.7 | 83.5 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 201 | 203 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 758.7 | 766.7 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 228 | 230.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.34 | 40.74 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.03 | 41.43 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.44 | 36.79 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.45 | 3.56 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.18 | 2.41 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 927.38 | 936.38 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 61.94 | 62.54 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 172.79 | 174.79 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.67 | 25.97 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 740.96 | 748.96 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.37 | 79.07 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 214 | 216 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.36 | 26.66 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.7 | 318.2 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.21 | 8.36 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 232,300 on Wednesday.The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs199,160.
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 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Karachi | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Islamabad | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Peshawar | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Quetta | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Sialkot | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Attock | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Gujranwala | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Jehlum | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Multan | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Gujrat | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Nawabshah | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Chakwal | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Hyderabad | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Nowshehra | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Sargodha | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Faisalabad | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
Mirpur | PKR 232,300 | PKR 2,485 |
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