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India gets its first driverless metro train
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated country’s first driverless train on Monday.
He also announced to extend the train service – with over 1,700-km networks – to other 25 other cities.
India has become one of the few countries in the world, where such service is available, Modi said, adding that the driverless trains will eliminate the possibility of human error.
He termed the urbanisation as an environmental challenge but used it as an opportunity.
Beginning of a driverless metro train in Delhi is an important feat towards making urban development future ready: PM Shri @narendramodi #MetroRevolution pic.twitter.com/kFigmuHW9i
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 28, 2020
Modi also announced that the government has worked to unite services to help people, referring to measures like GST, FAStag cards, agriculture market, and one nation, one ration card.
The National Common Mobility Card, which will be fully operationalised on the Airport Express Line, will enable anyone carrying a RuPay-Debit Card issued from any part of the country to travel on the route using it.
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Pakistani rupee remains stable against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal and Dirham; Check forex rates
Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Friday.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
On Friday, the US dollar remained stable and was being quoted at 283.2 for buying and 286.15 for selling.
Euro comes down to 308 for buying and 311 for selling. British Pound rate dropped to 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.4 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.
Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 8 December 2023
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
| US Dollar | USD | 283.2 | 286.15 |
| Euro | EUR | 308 | 311 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 358.5 | 362 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.4 | 78.1 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76 | 76.8 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.2 | 189 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.23 | 765.23 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.89 | 40.29 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 41.19 | 41.59 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.41 | 36.71 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.39 | 1.45 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 921.71 | 930.71 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 61.02 | 61.62 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 174.54 | 176.54 |
| Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.05 | 26.35 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 739.62 | 747.62 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.22 | 78.92 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
| Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.12 | 27.42 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 324.94 | 327.44 |
| Thai Bhat | THB | 8.06 | 8.21 |
Gold prices in Pakistan increase; Check out latest rates here
Gold price in Pakistan increased as the yellow metal witnessed an upward trend in the international market.
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 8 December 2023
On Friday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs217,400 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs186,390.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold costs Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate is Rs163,050 each tola.
In the global market, gold prices hover at around $2026, gaining $8.30 on Friday.
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan
Today Gold Price in Pakistan (8 December 2023)
| City | Gold | Silver |
| Lahore | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Karachi | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Islamabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Peshawar | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Quetta | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Sialkot | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Attock | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Gujranwala | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Jehlum | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Multan | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Bahawalpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Gujrat | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Nawabshah | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Chakwal | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Hyderabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Nowshehra | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Sargodha | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Faisalabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Mirpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
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