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Ali Zafar expresses outrage over mismanagement in free flour distribution

Maheen Khawaja 05:31 PM | 29 Mar, 2023
Ali Zafar expresses outrage over mismanagement in free flour distribution
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently announced that one million people in the federal capital would receive free wheat flour and subsidised petrol in Ramadan. This initiative is aimed at saving the poor from the impact of inflation.

The scheme is aimed at helping 100 million people during the holy month of Ramadan, but the district administration and food department's poor strategy rendered various free flour distribution points inactive. As a result, several flour distribution points could not resume the distribution process.

Now, Pakistani celebrities have taken to their Twitter handles to express their outrage.

Shafaat Ali, an actor and a popular meme creator, took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the chaos, commotion and fatalities that occurred during the distribution process.

In his tweet, Shafaat Ali asked why the underprivileged cannot receive a bag of free flour on their doorstep every month, the way they receive their monthly electricity bills. He questioned the need for gathering crowds to distribute basic necessities like flour to the needy.

Singer-actor Ali Zafar shared his response to the chaotic flour distribution process.

The citizens called for the attention of higher authorities, such as the caretaker Chief Minister, Commissioner of Multan, and Additional Chief Secretary of South Punjab, to closely oversee and monitor the distribution process.

Maheen Khawaja
Maheen Khawaja

The writer is a staff member.

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on June 2, 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 2, 2023 (Friday).

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 299 302
Euro EUR 321 325
UK Pound Sterling GBP 375.5 380
U.A.E Dirham AED 80 81
Saudi Riyal SAR 79 79
Australian Dollar AUD 198 200
Bahrain Dinar BHD 758.25 766.25
Canadian Dollar CAD 226 228
China Yuan CNY 40.26 40.66
Danish Krone DKK 41.04 41.44
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.39 36.74
Indian Rupee INR 3.45 3.56
Japanese Yen JPY 2.25 2.45
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 927.17 936.17
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 61.94 62.54
New Zealand Dollar NZD 172.79 174.79
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.67 25.97
Omani Riyal OMR 740.96 748.96
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 78.37 79.07
Singapore Dollar SGD 220 222
Swedish Korona SEK 26.36 26.66
Swiss Franc CHF 315.04 317.54
Thai Bhat THB 8.21 8.36

Today's gold rates in Pakistan | gold price in Pakistan – June 3, 2023

Gold Rate In Pakistan Today:

KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 232,500 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs197,190.   

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs180,756 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 210,832.

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 232,500 PKR 2125
Karachi PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Islamabad PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Peshawar PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Quetta PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Sialkot PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Attock PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Gujranwala PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Jehlum PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Multan PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Bahawalpur PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Gujrat PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Nawabshah PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Chakwal PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Hyderabad PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Nowshehra PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Sargodha PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Faisalabad PKR 232,500 PKR 2125
Mirpur PKR 232,500 PKR 2125

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