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Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry addresses Pakistani diaspora in New Jersey

07:12 PM | 20 May, 2017
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry addresses Pakistani diaspora in New Jersey
NEW YORK - Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Friday addressed the Pakistani diaspora in New Jersey, United States.

An event was organised by Pakistan-American Council of USA (PACUSA) to honour and welcome Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry. Besides Pakistani-Americans, the event was attended by local state senators, assemblymen/women, freeholders and the mayor.

In their remarks, State Senators Sam Thompson (Republican), Senator Ray Lezniak (Democrats), and Assembly Woman Ms Nancy Pinkin appreciated the role of thePakistani diaspora in promoting harmony among communities and contributing to the development of the United States.


The Ambassador in his remarks thanked Mr. Sam Khan and other community leaders for their special gesture. He urged the diaspora to continue to play their role of a bridge between Pakistan and the United States. He urged them to join the Embassy to celebrate 70 years of friendship between Pakistan and the United States.


Ambassador Chaudhry briefed the audience about the rapid pace with which Pakistan is defeating the forces of terrorism and achieving great strides in economic prosperity.

Earlier, the Ambassador participated in a separate interactive session with a select gathering of Pakistani community notables. The meetings were useful in building a close relationship with the diaspora.


The Mayor of Brunswick, Senators and Assemblywoman of New Jersey presented to the Ambassador a joint Resolutions from both Houses, a Citation and a Proclamation recognising his service for his country and welcoming him to New Jersey.

The community in New Jersey thanked the Ambassador for his visit and sharing his thoughts on playing a constructive role for promotion and deepening of Pakistan-US friendship.

Hamza Rao is a member of the staff at Daily Pakistan. He can be reached at raohamzafree@gmail.com. He tweets at @HamzaRaoxxx

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pakistani rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 19 April 2024

Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.

Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 19 April 2024

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 277.4 280.4
Euro EUR 293 296
UK Pound Sterling GBP 342.25 345.65
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.2 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.3 74.05
Australian Dollar AUD 181 182.8
Bahrain Dinar BHD 740.09 748.09
Canadian Dollar CAD 201 203
China Yuan CNY 38.44 38.84
Danish Krone DKK 39.69 40.09
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.53 35.88
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.86 1.94
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 902.64 911.64
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.08 58.68
New Zealand Dollar NZD 164.22 166.22
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.31 25.61
Omani Riyal OMR 722.87 730.87
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 76.45 77.15
Singapore Dollar SGD 204.5 206.5
Swedish Korona SEK 25.31 25.61
Swiss Franc CHF 305.08 307.58
Thai Bhat THB 7.56 7.71

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