ISLAMABAD – General Asim Munir has received congratulations from national and international leaders as he assumed charge as Pakistan Army chief on Tuesday.
He has replaced Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired from the army’s top office today after completing his six-year tenure.
Gen Bajwa handed over the command to Gen Asim during a ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned the newly appointed Army Chief and congratulated him on assuming office of the Chief of the Army Staff.
He said becoming head of the Pakistan Army is a great honour. He said it is a blessing of the Almighty Allah that Pakistan Army has got a head of high calibre of professional capability.
The premier expressed the belief that under his leadership, professionalism and capabilities for defence of the motherland of Pakistan Army will be further enhanced.
Shehbaz Sharif prayed the Allah Almighty to help and guide the new army chief to counter security challenges including defence and security of the motherland and elimination of terrorism.
He assured Army Chief of his full cooperation for defence, security and safety of the country. He also prayed the best wishes for General Syed Asim Munir.
PML-Q President Chaudhary Shujat Hussain, in a message on Twitter, also congratulated Gen Asim Munir.
“I'd like to congratulate General Asim Munir on his appointment as Pakistan's new Chief of Army Staff. He is a competent officer who will do an excellent job. Allah has entrusted him with this responsibility and position which he will use for Pakistan's stability,” he wrote.
I'd like to congratulate General Asim Munir on his appointment as Pakistan's new Chief of Army Staff. He is a competent officer who will do an excellent job. Allah has entrusted him with this responsibility and position which he will use for Pakistan's stability... pic.twitter.com/6GvsBOACNe
— Chaudhry Shujat Hussain (@ChaudhryShujatH) November 29, 2022
Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malki has also congratulated Gen Asim Munir and CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza on assuming the new responsibilities.
مجھے پاک فوج کے چیف عزتمآب جنرل عاصم منیر اور چیف آف سٹاف جنرل ساحر شمشاد مرزا کو مبارکباد دیتے ہوئے خوشی ہو رہی ہے ان کی کامیابی کے لیے دعا گو ہوں ۔
— نواف بن سعيد المالكي (@AmbassadorNawaf) November 29, 2022
اور عزتمآب جنرل قمر جاوید باجوہ اور جنرل ندیم رضا کا بھی شکریہ پاکستان کی خدمت میں ان کی تمام کوششوں کو سراہتا ہوں۔ pic.twitter.com/MgKDleeo71
In a congratulatory message, former Punjab Governor Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar hoped that national defence will strengthen further under Gen Asim Munir’s command.
Congratulations to General Asim Munir, new Chief of Army Staff of #PakistanArmy. We are proud of our Armed forces & we hope that you will further strengthen national defence under your command. The whole nation stands with the Pakistan Armed Forces. #COAS pic.twitter.com/Cyay2ByHUF
— Mohammad Sarwar (@ChMSarwar) November 29, 2022
“Congratulations to General Asim Munir, new Chief of Army Staff of #PakistanArmy. We are proud of our Armed forces & we hope that you will further strengthen national defence under your command. The whole nation stands with the Pakistan Armed Forces,” Sarwar’s tweet read.
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 03, 2023 (Friday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 271.1 | 271.6 |
Euro | EUR | 298.27 | 298.87 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 335.5 | 336.2 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 73.03 | 73.33 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 71.49 | 71.80 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 188.9 | 191.3 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 712.73 | 720.73 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 200.95 | 203.15 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.67 | 40.07 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.11 | 39.51 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 34.19 | 34.54 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.28 | 3.39 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 877.76 | 886.76 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.83 | 63.43 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.25 | 175.25 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.76 | 27.09 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 696.08 | 704.08 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.62 | 74.32 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204 | 206 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.61 | 25.91 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 291.69 | 294.19 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.15 | 8.3 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 206,200 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs176,790.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs164,500 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 179,100.
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 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Karachi | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Islamabad | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Peshawar | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Quetta | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Sialkot | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Attock | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Gujranwala | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Jehlum | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Multan | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Gujrat | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Nawabshah | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Chakwal | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Hyderabad | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Nowshehra | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Sargodha | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Faisalabad | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
Mirpur | PKR 206,200 | PKR 2,420 |
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