The Biden administration has indicated that it will not oppose Pakistan's decision to purchase discounted Russian crude oil, after Pakistan placed its first order for the oil last week.
While the United States has not signed a Washington-backed price-cap on Russian petroleum products, it has left the door open for such purchases since it placed restrictions on Russian oil after Moscow invaded Ukraine last year.
The US State Department spokesperson stated that each country can make its own sovereign decisions about its energy supply, but also warned about the need to ensure that Russian energy markets are not benefiting President Putin's war machine.
Pakistan's purchase gives Russia a new outlet as it redirects oil from western markets due to restrictions. Additionally, the US assured Islamabad that any assets or weaponry left behind in Afghanistan were no longer usable, in response to a question about Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan acquiring weapons.
Earlier, State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik had confirmed that Pakistan would start importing crude oil from Russia from March this year in forehand preparations to meet energy demands in summer season.
His statement comes as the annual Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission session concluded today after three-days of talks between the visiting Russian delegations and Pakistani officials. Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov led the Russian delegation to Pakistan months after the officials of the South Asian country visited Moscow for talks on import of oil and gas.
Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on July 2, 2024 (Tuesday) in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.75 for buying and 280.60 for selling.
Euro's buying rate stands at 293.4 and selling rate is 296.9 while British Pound rate is 349 for buying, and 352.55 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 74.85 and Saudi Riyal at 72.95.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.75 | 280.6 |
Euro | EUR | 293.4 | 296.9 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 349 | 352.55 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 74.85 | 75.65 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 72.95 | 73.75 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.2 | 184 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.01 | 748.01 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203 | 205 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.29 | 38.69 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.98 | 40.38 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.9 | 1.98 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 904.27 | 913.27 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.99 | 59.59 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.34 | 171.34 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.52 | 730.52 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.44 | 77.14 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 202 | 204 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.55 | 7.7 |
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