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Indian surgeon revives 'medically dead' passenger mid-air

11:46 PM | 29 May, 2023
Indian surgeon revives 'medically dead' passenger mid-air

KOLKATA - In a remarkable display of medical expertise and swift response, a cardiovascular surgeon became a real-life hero when he rescued a fellow passenger who was medically dead for some time with no pulse, no heartbeat, and no brain response.

Dr Deepak Puri, a senior cardiovascular surgeon from Chandigarh, skillfully administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to revive a 57-year-old diabetic who had suffered a cardiac arrest on an Air India flight from Tokyo to New Delhi.

Following Dr. Puri's guidance, the flight made an urgent diversion to the nearest airport, Kolkata, where the patient was swiftly transferred to a hospital. The medical team and crew members worked tirelessly for long five hours to stabilize the patient and ensure his condition remained stable until the flight could reach its intended destination.

Speaking to the Indian media, Dr. Puri explained that the patient was medically dead without a pulse, heartbeat, or brain response for a period of time. He emphasized that without immediate medical assistance in such situations, irreversible brain damage can occur within three to five minutes.

Dr. Puri had been returning from Tokyo after attending a prestigious two-day Cardiomersion World Heart Congress when he sprang into action to save the passenger's life. What exacerbated the situation was the fact that the incident occurred while the flight was over the sea and was approximately five hours away from the nearest available airport.

The airline swiftly obtained special permission to land at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Upon landing, the patient was immediately transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital, where an emergency procedure successfully addressed the complication.

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Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal rates on Sept 29, 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 September 29, 2023 (Friday).

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 286.05 289.15
Euro EUR 307 310
UK Pound Sterling GBP 353.3 357
U.A.E Dirham AED 80 80.8
Saudi Riyal SAR 76 76.75
Australian Dollar AUD 189 191
Bahrain Dinar BHD 778.84 786.84
Canadian Dollar CAD 220 222.2
China Yuan CNY 40.24 40.64
Danish Krone DKK 41.83 42.23
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 37.93 38.28
Indian Rupee INR 3.57 3.68
Japanese Yen JPY 1.63 1.71
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 945.27 954.27
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 62.62 63.22
New Zealand Dollar NZD 174.58 176.58
Norwegians Krone NOK 27.87 28.17
Omani Riyal OMR 762.31 770.31
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 80.69 81.39
Singapore Dollar SGD 208 210
Swedish Korona SEK 26.62 26.92
Swiss Franc CHF 323.01 325.51
Thai Bhat THB 8.12 8.27

Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – September 30, 2023

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 205,600 on Saturday.

The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs 176,270. Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs168,730 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs196,807.

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.

Today Gold Price in Pakistan - 30 September 2023

City Gold Silver
Lahore PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Karachi PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Islamabad PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Peshawar PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Quetta PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Sialkot PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Attock PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Gujranwala PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Jehlum PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Multan PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Bahawalpur PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Gujrat PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Nawabshah PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Chakwal PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Hyderabad PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Nowshehra PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Sargodha PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Faisalabad PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450
Mirpur PKR 205,600 PKR 2,450

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