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China halts entry of Indian pilgrims due to security concerns

Mahmood Idrees 11:14 AM | 28 Jun, 2017
China halts entry of Indian pilgrims due to security concerns
BEIJING - Following Indian border troops' trespass and provoking of troubles at the Sikkim section of the China-India boundary, China has put off arrangements for Indian officially-organized pilgrims' entry into Xi Zang via the Nathu-la pass due to security concerns.

During a regular press conference on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said: "Recently, the Indian border troops crossed into the Chinese territory at the Sikkim section of the China-India boundary, and in response to that, we have taken necessary and emergency measures".

Kang said that China has informed the Indian government through the diplomatic channel about the decision.

Talking about future approach regarding the issues, he said that it was a matter of course that the Indian side should take necessary measures to alleviate the tension caused by their border troops' illegal entry, and create conditions for their pilgrims' travel to Xi Zang via the Nathu-la pass.

The Chinese side has lodged representations with the Indian side both in Beijing and Delhi, expressing our solemn position, he added.

"I must say that China is sincere about developing friendly relations with India but is also resolute in safeguarding its own sovereignty and interests," he noted.

Indian Troops' Trespass

Earlier, China has accused Indian troops of crossing the border with China from the state of Sikkim on India’s northeastern border with Tibet in an attempt to block a road construction in Donglang(Doklam) area by the Chinese side.

According to a statement by the defence ministry, “Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense(MND), said on late Monday that Indian troops’ unilateral provocation has violated the consensus and relevant agreements on border issues between the Chinese and Indian governments, seriously endangering the peace and stability of the border areas.”

Ren noted that China was committed to developing bilateral relations with India, but it will also firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests.

He urged the Indian side not to complicate border issues and make joint efforts with China to maintain sound momentum in bilateral relations.

He further said that the China-Indian boundary in Sikkim has been delineated by historical treaties and the Indian government has repeatedly confirmed in writing after the independence of India, acknowledging that there is no objection to the trend of the boundary line at the Sikkim section, Ren said.

The spokespersons made it clear, “The construction of the roads in Donglang (Doklam) area by the Chinese side is entirely a sovereign act in its own territory, and the Indian side has no rights to interfere”.

 

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on June 10, 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 June 10, 2023 (Saturday).

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 301.9 305.15
Euro EUR 319.5 322.5
UK Pound Sterling GBP 372 376
U.A.E Dirham AED 83.1 84
Saudi Riyal SAR 79.7 80.5
Australian Dollar AUD 202 204
Bahrain Dinar BHD 762.38 770.38
Canadian Dollar CAD 227 230
China Yuan CNY 40.28 40.69
Danish Krone DKK 41.09 41.45
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.55 36.9
Indian Rupee INR 3.46 3.54
Japanese Yen JPY 2.05 2.14
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 931.55 940.55
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.19 62.79
New Zealand Dollar NZD 174.18 176.19
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.88 26.18
Omani Riyal OMR 744.53 752.51
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 78.72 79.42
Singapore Dollar SGD 220 222
Swedish Korona SEK 26.36 26.66
Swiss Franc CHF 315.34 317.84
Thai Bhat THB 8.23 8.38

Today's gold rates in Pakistan | gold price in Pakistan – June 10, 2023

Gold Rate Today:

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 228,450 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs195,860.   

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs178,593 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 208,311.

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.

Gold Price in Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Karachi PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Islamabad PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Peshawar PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Quetta PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Sialkot PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Attock PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Gujranwala PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Jehlum PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Multan PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Bahawalpur PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Gujrat PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Nawabshah PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Chakwal PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Hyderabad PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Nowshehra PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Sargodha PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Faisalabad PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605
Mirpur PKR 228,450 PKR 2,605

Daily Pakistan diligently monitors and updates the current gold rates in Pakistan on a daily basis

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