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President Alvi asks PM to implement Supreme Court’s order on Punjab, KP elections

Web Desk 09:19 AM | 25 Mar, 2023
President Alvi asks PM to implement Supreme Court’s order on Punjab, KP elections
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ISLAMABAD – President Dr Arif Alvi approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the premier to direct authorities to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct general elections in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

In a letter, Alvi conveyed to the Prime Minister that conducting elections in the two local legislatures was crucial in compliance with Supreme Court’s orders, asking the latter to avoid further complications, as the matter attracts the contempt of court proceedings.

President said flagrant violation of the Constitution had been committed by the executive authorities and government departments, and maintained that the electoral watchdog had not implemented his announcement of holding general elections in Punjab.

Referring to Article 220 of the Constitution, President maintained that it shall be the duty of all executive authorities in the federation and in the provinces to assist the commissioner and the Election Commission in the discharge of his or their functions.

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The president’s letter has come after the ECP announced on March 22 to delay the election in Punjab until October 8 on the grounds that it could not conduct transparent and peaceful polls on the scheduled date of April 30.

He also lamented PM Shehbaz of holding “no meaningful consultation with the President on policy issues”, stating that it is the responsibility of the premier to furnish information relating to the administration of affairs of the federation and proposals for legislation.

He added that the country’s top court had ordered the election authority to propose a date to the president for holding the elections within 90 days or on a date that deviates to the barest minimum from the aforesaid deadline.

President decided to push Prime Minister for conducting elections as Election Commission postponed the general elections in the country’s most populous region in view of the security situation in various parts of the country.

Human Rights Violations

President Alvi further underscored Sharif’s attention towards the human rights violation, highlighting the seriousness of incidents, atrocities of law enforcement agencies and grossly disproportionate use of force against Pakistan.

Fake and frivolous cases had been registered against politicians, workers, journalists and media persons; houses of political workers had been raided, and citizens had been abducted without warrants and lawful justification, the letter reads.

He called oppression by state machinery against innocent citizens a clear breach and violations of fundamental rights.  

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on May 28, 2023

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 28, 2023 (Sunday).

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 762.21 770.20
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 2.22
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 744.58 752.58
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

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – May 28, 2023

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 235,800 on Sunday.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 2,490
Karachi PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Islamabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Peshawar PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Quetta PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Sialkot PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Attock PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Gujranwala PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Jehlum PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Multan PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Bahawalpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Gujrat PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Nawabshah PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Chakwal PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Hyderabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Nowshehra PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Sargodha PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Faisalabad PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490
Mirpur PKR 235,800 PKR 2,490

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