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CTD nabs driver of bomb-laden vehicle used in Johar Town blast

Web Desk 11:45 AM | 28 Jun, 2021
CTD nabs driver of bomb-laden vehicle used in Johar Town blast

LAHORE – The Counter-Terrorism Department Punjab Monday claimed to arrest a man suspected of parking the vehicle loaded with explosive material in Johar Town area of provincial capital that killed three and injured 24.

Reports suggest that the detained suspect has been identified as Eid Gul who was nabbed during a raid in Rawalpindi. The security officials have shifted him from Rawalpindi to Lahore.

Earlier, the law enforcement agencies have already held the mastermind of the Lahore blast who was identified as Peter Paul David, from a Karachi-bound flight and shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation.

The foreign national is said to be the owner of the vehicle used in the explosion. It was also revealed that the vehicle was stolen in 2010 from Gujranwala and had been sold multiple times and David was its last owner, according to initial investigations.

Earlier, CTD lodged an FIR against three unidentified persons by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The case was registered on the complaint of SHO City Police Station Abid Baig against those involved in the bomb blast that killed four people, including a six-year-old boy while 23 others suffered serious injuries.

The FIR includes 7ATA, 3/4 Explosives Act, 302, 324, 148/149, and other serious provisions.

Soon after the attack, the law enforcers conducted raids across different cities of Punjab in connection with the blast. CTD along with other intelligence agencies have collected the evidence from the crime scene while ball bearings, pieces of iron, and the vehicle's parts have been preserved for in-depth investigation.

Officials have taken into custody several suspicious persons after yesterday's blast, reports claimed.

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on March 23, 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 March 23, 2023 (Thursday).

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 283.1 286.15
Euro EUR 302.5 305.5
UK Pound Sterling GBP 343.5 347
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.2 78
Saudi Riyal SAR 75.4 76.2
Australian Dollar AUD 187 189.4
Bahrain Dinar BHD 749.55 757.55
Canadian Dollar CAD 205 207.2
China Yuan CNY 40.91 41.31
Danish Krone DKK 40.77 41.17
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.92 36.27
Indian Rupee INR 3.41 3.52
Japanese Yen JPY 2.06 2.11
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 919.22 928.22
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.85 63.45
New Zealand Dollar NZD 176.66 178.66
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.33 26.63
Omani Riyal OMR 731.97 739.97
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 77.43 78.13
Singapore Dollar SGD 208 210
Swedish Korona SEK 26.5 26.8
Swiss Franc CHF 305.12 307.62
Thai Bhat THB 8.19 8.34

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – 23 March 2023

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 203,800 on Thursday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs174,730.   

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 203,800 PKR 2,350
Karachi PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Islamabad PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Peshawar PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Quetta PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Sialkot PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Attock PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Gujranwala PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Jehlum PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Multan PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Bahawalpur PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Gujrat PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Nawabshah PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Chakwal PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Hyderabad PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Nowshehra PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Sargodha PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Faisalabad PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350
Mirpur PKR 203,800 PKR 2,350

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