ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to devise a strategy for establishment of a Gemstone City in Islamabad, featuring one-window facility to promote foreign investment and exports in gems, minerals sector.
While chairing a meeting in Islamabad on development of gems and minerals sector in the country, the premier also sought a detailed report on the related problems so as to devise a comprehensive roadmap.
He expressed confidence that development of gems and mineral sector would not only create immense job opportunities for the youth but also help increase the country’s exports.
The meeting discussed matters related to reserves of precious gems, conducting research, encouraging foreign investment and ensuring coordination among federal and provincial governments in this regard.
Pakistani currency remains unchanged against US Dollar and other currencies on April 25, 2024 Monday in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.5 for buying and 280.5 for selling.
Euro comes down to 294 for buying and 297 for selling while British Pound hovers at 342.5 for buying, and 346 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75 and Saudi Riyal's new rate was at 73.30.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 277.5 | 280.5 |
Euro | EUR | 294 | 297 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 342.5 | 346 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75 | 75.8 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.30 | 74 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 181 | 182.8 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.81 | 748.81 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 203.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.45 | 38.85 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.93 | 40.33 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 903.61 | 912.61 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.28 | 58.88 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 164.22 | 166.22 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.46 | 25.76 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.48 | 731.48 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.52 | 77.22 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204.5 | 206.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.72 | 26.02 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 305.43 | 307.93 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.51 | 7.66 |
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