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Former Indian envoy to Pakistan dies of COVID-19
NEW DELHI – A former ambassador and senior officer of Indian foreign ministry of has died of novel coronavirus, media reports said on Sunday.
Katyayani Shankar Bajpai, 92, had previously served as the ambassador to China, US, and Pakistan.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in a tweet, said: “Deeply grieved at the passing away of Amb. Shankar Bajpai, mentor and friend. Will be missed by so many of us.”
Bajpai’s father Girjia Shankar Bajpai, was the first secretary-general of the Ministry of External Affairs of a newly independent India, the Times of India said in a report.
Bajpai was the Indian government’s Political Officer in Sikkim from 1970-74. He also served in Pakistan as a junior officer during the 965 war and accompanied prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri to Tashkent in 1966.
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Pakistani rupee remains stable against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal and Dirham; Check forex rates
Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar, and other currencies in the open market on Friday.
Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today
On Friday, the US dollar remained stable and was being quoted at 283.2 for buying and 286.15 for selling.
Euro comes down to 308 for buying and 311 for selling. British Pound rate dropped to 358.5 for buying, and 362 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED witnessed slight drop and new rate stands at 77.4 whereas the Saudi Riyal remained stable at 76.
Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 8 December 2023
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
| US Dollar | USD | 283.2 | 286.15 |
| Euro | EUR | 308 | 311 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 358.5 | 362 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.4 | 78.1 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76 | 76.8 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 187.2 | 189 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 757.23 | 765.23 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 209 | 211 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.89 | 40.29 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 41.19 | 41.59 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.41 | 36.71 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.42 | 3.53 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.39 | 1.45 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 921.71 | 930.71 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 61.02 | 61.62 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 174.54 | 176.54 |
| Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.05 | 26.35 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 739.62 | 747.62 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.22 | 78.92 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 211 | 213 |
| Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.12 | 27.42 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 324.94 | 327.44 |
| Thai Bhat | THB | 8.06 | 8.21 |
Gold prices in Pakistan increase; Check out latest rates here
Gold price in Pakistan increased as the yellow metal witnessed an upward trend in the international market.
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today - 8 December 2023
On Friday, the price of a single tola of 24-karat gold stands at Rs217,400 and 10 grams of 24k gold costs Rs186,390.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold costs Rs199,282, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs190,225 and 18k gold rate is Rs163,050 each tola.
In the global market, gold prices hover at around $2026, gaining $8.30 on Friday.
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan
Today Gold Price in Pakistan (8 December 2023)
| City | Gold | Silver |
| Lahore | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Karachi | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Islamabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Peshawar | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Quetta | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Sialkot | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Attock | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Gujranwala | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Jehlum | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Multan | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Bahawalpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Gujrat | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Nawabshah | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Chakwal | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Hyderabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Nowshehra | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Sargodha | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Faisalabad | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
| Mirpur | PKR 217,400 | PKR 2,583 |
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