Suspected travelers to undergo rapid antigen test at airports
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have tightened monitoring of inbound passengers at all airports to avoid the spread of a mutated Covid variant found in China and other countries.
Officials put stern measures as Beijing eased Covid restrictions, including scrapping quarantine rules for travelers, which may spark global spread.
Amid the alarming spread of the virus in China, the federal health authorities have beefed up surveillance systems at all entry points and started monitoring incoming passengers with thermal scanners.
The Border Health Services of Pakistan has directed officials at all international airports to maintain a heightened level of awareness and alert for the rapid identification, detection and isolation of any potential cases to prevent further transmission as a part of effective control and prevention measures.
Officials have also been told to conduct the rapid antigen test (RAT) of the suspected passengers.
In a statement, an official of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination said that the spread of the mutated Covid variant BF.7 was causing concerns, and additional measures had been taken to curb its spread.
Pakistan was ready to make an emergency plan to deal with any sub-variant of the contagious virus, he said maintaining that efficient system with a proper management team is fully functional.
Officials also continued genome sequencing at laboratories in parts of the country to trace the new variant and to adjust any remedial measures.
The latest data from the top health body reveals that at least 26 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours in Pakistan. The case positivity ratio remained below 1 percent, and no death was reported from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.
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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 April 01 , 2023 (Saturday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
Euro | EUR | 308 | 311 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 350.5 | 354 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 77.9 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.5 | 76.5 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.5 | 189.9 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 754.25 | 762.25 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 206.5 | 208.7 |
China Yuan | CNY | 41.16 | 41.56 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.49 | 41.89 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.11 | 36.46 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.45 | 3.56 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.25 | 2.3 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 924.86 | 933.86 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 64.14 | 64.73 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.37 | 178.38 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 27.16 | 27.46 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 736.57 | 144.51 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.87 | 78.57 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 209.5 | 211.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.35 | 27.65 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 310.26 | 312.76 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.29 | 8.44 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 209,000 on Saturday.The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs179,190.
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 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Karachi | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Islamabad | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Peshawar | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Quetta | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Sialkot | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Attock | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Gujranwala | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Jehlum | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Multan | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Gujrat | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Nawabshah | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Chakwal | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Hyderabad | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Nowshehra | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Sargodha | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Faisalabad | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
Mirpur | PKR 209,000 | PKR 2,525 |
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