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Foreign tourists throng Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as peace restores in Pakistan

04:55 PM | 18 Jan, 2019
Foreign tourists throng Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as peace restores in Pakistan
PESHAWAR — The arrival of foreign tourists is increasing day by day in the scenic hilly resorts in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), due to the restoration of peace and improved security situation in the province.

General Manager Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourist Information Centres, Muhammad Ali Syed said that more than fifty tourists from different countries including China, Italy, and Germany visited the province with the start of New Year.

These tourists visited different historical places including Tehsil Gor Ghathri, Bala Hisar Fort, Qissa Khawani Bazaar, Sethi town, Peshawar Museum and Heritage Trail in Peshawar city.

Muhammad Ali Syed said the online facility of information about tourist sites and routes in the province is greatly helping foreign tourists in reaching their desired destinations.

Meanwhile, two women tourists from Italy visited the historic places, busy bazaars of Peshawar.

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During their visit to various places, the Italian tourists Laura and Dara mingled with the people and evinced a keen interest in the art, traditional foods, jewelry, cultural items and ancient structures of the city.

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“We will share the experience of our visit to this historic city when we go back to our country,” the tourists said. Adding that the people of Peshawar are hospitable and friendly.

Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pakistani Rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Dirham, Riyal 29 May 2024

Pakistani rupee rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 29, 2024 (Wednesday) in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.25 for selling.

Euro stands at 298 for buying and 301 for selling while British Pound rate is 349.5 for buying, and 353 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.25 and Saudi Riyal increased to 73.45.

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 08:00 AM)
Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.4 280.25
Euro EUR 298 301
UK Pound Sterling GBP 349.5 353
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.25 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.45 74.2
Australian Dollar AUD 183 184.8
Bahrain Dinar BHD 740.03 748.03
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.42 38.82
Danish Krone DKK 40.44 40.84
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.62 35.97
Indian Rupee INR 3.35 3.46
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.07 913.07
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 59.05 59.65
New Zealand Dollar NZD 170.03 172.03
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.92 26.22
Omani Riyal OMR 723.64 731.64
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.42 77.12
Singapore Dollar SGD 203 205
Swedish Korona SEK 26.02 26.32
Swiss Franc CHF 304.75 307.25
Thai Bhat THB 7.6 7.75

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