WASHINGTON – Former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has sparked new debate as he cautioned the Pakistan government about the potential consequences of ousting Imran Khan from national politics.
His comments prompted a strong reaction from Islamabad and now the Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State cleared the air about the statements of foreign policy expert.
In a press briefing, Vedant Patel of the US State Department said Washington has nothing to do with Zalmay Khalilzad's statements about Pakistani politics.
Patel responded to a query when he was asked that Khalilzad's comments are kind of expressing the sentiments of the US Government. To which, Mr. Patel said Khalilzad is a private citizen and does not speak for this administration. His activities on social platforms are done in his private capacity and do not represent US foreign policy in any manner.
Commenting on the current political quagmire in South Asian nation, he said any implication of violence, harassment, or intimidation has no place in politics, and we encourage all sides in Islamabad to respect the rule of law and allow the people to democratically determine their own leaders pursuant to their own constitution and laws.
Khalilzad says Pakistan’s crises to deepen if Imran Khan is disqualified
Former US envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad again throws his weight behind ousted Pakistani premier Imran Khan, who is facing worst political challenges these days.
Despite being told from the Foreign Office not to comment on Pakistan’s domestic issues, the former US Ambassador to UN Zalmay Khalilzad again shared a tweet, commenting on current political situation in Pakistan.
In a series of tweets, Khalilzad hinted that there are indications that Pakistan’s parliament, which is controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask the Supreme Court to disqualify Imran Khan from running for election and even prohibit PTI in the next few days.
He continued saying the government appears to have decided to set up Imran Khan as enemy no 1 of the state, saying such steps will only deepen Pakistan’s triple crises: political, economic, and security.
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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 May 29, 2023 (Monday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 307.9 | 311.15 |
Euro | EUR | 330 | 333 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 381 | 384.5 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 84.6 | 85.4 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 82.6 | 83.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 201 | 203 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 762.21 | 770.21 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 225.5 | 227.5 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.6 | 41 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.39 | 41.78 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.6 | 36.95 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.47 | 3.58 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.15 | 2.20 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 932.2 | 941.2 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.42 | 63.02 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.98 | 178.98 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 744.58 | 752.57 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.73 | 79.43 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 215 | 217 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.73 | 27.03 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 316.34 | 318.84 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.28 | 8.43 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 235,800 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs202,160.
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 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Karachi | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Islamabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Peshawar | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Quetta | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Sialkot | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Attock | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Gujranwala | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Jehlum | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Multan | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Gujrat | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Nawabshah | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Chakwal | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Hyderabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Nowshehra | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Sargodha | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Faisalabad | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
Mirpur | PKR 235,800 | PKR 2,505 |
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