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Pakistani philanthropist Dr Zafar Iqbal honoured at Global Donors Forum 2016

09:39 AM | 27 May, 2016
Pakistani philanthropist Dr Zafar Iqbal honoured at Global Donors Forum 2016
ISTANBUL (Staff Report) - Noted Pakistani philanthropist and Chairman of Taaleem Foundation Dr Zafar Iqbal Qadir received the Global Good Governance Award on behalf of his organization at an impressive ceremony during the Global Donors Forum 2016 -a biennial event of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists.

Ambassador of Malaysia in Turkey H.E. Dato’ Amran Mohamed Zin conferred the award on the Taaleem Foundation for bringing female education in Pakistan in line with global good governance practices.



The Global Donors Forum (GDF) was held from 25-26 May in Istanbul. It was co-chaired by HE Datin Paduka Seri Rismah Mansor, First Lady of Malaysia, and HRH Dr Shaikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al-Thani Qatar.

Prominent leaders from the government, business, and non-governmental sectors as well as academicians and researchers discussed critical issues including social finance, the impact of philanthropy for SDGs, resilience and radicalization, diplomacy and strategic communication and philanthropic response to refugees’ crisis.

The first GDF was held in Istanbul in 2008 and was chaired by then Prime Minister of Turkey Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan. GDF 2016 also discussed the setting of new priorities and redefinition of the role of philanthropy, with a focus on the Muslim World in a changing global landscape.

Dr Zafar Iqbal Qadir established Taaleem Foundation as a non-profit community support organization in 1989. It is now imparting education in the far-flung areas of Pakistan.

Dr Zafar has been a senior professional in the public sector with a significant diversity in roles and experience from philanthropy to private sector support, corporate sector facilitation and public sector service delivery.

Ali Zain is a member of the staff at Daily Pakistan Global. He earned BS Communication Studies degree from University of the Punjab. His thesis titled "Cultural Continuity and Mass Media: An analysis of leading online newspapers of Pakistan" has been published as a book in Germany. He has also translated David Mathews' book "The Ecology of Democracy" into Urdu. He tweets at @alimaan.

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pak Rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Dirham, Riyal 17 May 2024

Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 16, 2024 (Friday) in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.25 for buying and 280.05 for selling.

Euro stands at 296.25 for buying and 299 for selling while British Pound rate is 344.5 for buying, and 348 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.15 and Saudi Riyal came down to 73.50.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 17 May 2024

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 277.25 280.05
Euro EUR 296.25 299
UK Pound Sterling GBP 344.5 348
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.15 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.50 74.2
Australian Dollar AUD 180.5 182.2
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.77 747.77
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.49 38.89
Danish Krone DKK 40.25 40.65
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.61 35.96
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.28 913.28
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.69 59.29
New Zealand Dollar NZD 167.45 169.45
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.67 25.95
Omani Riyal OMR 722.59 730.59
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 76.41 77.11
Singapore Dollar SGD 203 205
Swedish Korona SEK 25.67 25.97
Swiss Franc CHF 306.51 309.01
Thai Bhat THB 7.57 7.72

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