In a sting operation, ARY News anchor Iqrarul Hasan entered the assembly building along with one of the crew members carrying a pistol, without being checked by the security guards. Once inside, he presented the weapon before the speaker, shocking the lawmakers.
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Sindh Interior Minister Suhail Anwar Siyal, instead of addressing the opposition's concerns, requested the speaker to order the arrest of the armed man and his team members.
"I request you to order the assembly's security staff to keep them in detention until police arrive to arrest them for the crime," Siyal asked Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani.
Durrani ruled that no one including journalists would be allowed to enter the assembly without undergoing security check from this point on.
ARY News anchorperson Iqrar carries out a sting... by arynews
His order was followed by detention of Iqrar and his team as security personnel at the Sindh Assembly encircled the anchor and took him out of the hall. He was later arrested by the police and was moved to Arambagh Police Station.
Speaking in the House, Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal said inquiry will be conducted on the matter. He constituted a committee headed by DIG South to probe the matter. The minister also suspended security in-charge of the Sindh Assembly.
Opposition leaders were critical of the provincial government and those responsible for the building's security.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) MPA and Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly Khawaja Izharul Hasan questioned the speaker about insufficient security arrangements for the assembly building "which is already receiving threats from banned organisations".
"The Sindh government is spending millions for the security of the house but an armed man is not only able to sneak into the house but stay there with ease," Izhar remarked.
The incident also sparked a debate on Twitter, where social media users supported the TV anchor and appreciated his efforts in raising social issues.
Sarr-e-Aam's Anchor Iqrar ul Hassan, Thankyou for what you are doing for us Pakistanis.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) April 29, 2016
Ali Hassan Zaidi, PTI's leader from Karachi, also took the issue to Twitter.
Security lapse at the #sindhassembly is no joke but a failure of the Police & also the Speaker who acts as the Custodian of the house 1/3
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) April 29, 2016
What happens if an MPA or an aide carries a weapon & uses it agnst another MPA in the assembly in the heat of the moment? #sindhassembly 2/3
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) April 29, 2016
I have great respect for Iqrar ul Hassan as he consistently & continuously exposes Govt's complacency & incompetence. He's a brave man 3/3
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) April 29, 2016
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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 February 8, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 276.9 | 280.15 |
Euro | EUR | 296.12 | 296.74 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 331.78 | 332.48 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.06 | 75.36 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.48 | 73.79 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 190.31 | 192.71 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 732.23 | 740.23 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 205.22 | 207.42 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.72 | 41.12 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.92 | 40.32 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.08 | 35.45 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.35 | 3.46 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 900.32 | 909.32 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 64.65 | 65.25 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 174.19 | 176.18 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 27.12 | 27.41 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 715.11 | 723.11 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 75.64 | 76.34 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 208.03 | 210.03 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.1 | 26.4 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 297.31 | 299.81 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.25 | 8.4 |
KARACHI – Gold prices fell on Wednesday for the third straight day in local markets, after hitting aan all-time high in previous week.
The per tola price of 24 carats gold in Pakistan dropped by Rs2,000 to settle at Rs198,000 while the price of 10 grams decreased by Rs1715 to reach Rs169753.
On Monday, the gold price witnessed a drop of Rs200 per tola to close at Rs204,300.
In the international market, the commodity witnessed an upward trend as per ounce price reached to $1,880 after an increase of $11 dollars.
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