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Former DG ISI Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha takes new job with Pakistani firm

05:51 PM | 18 Dec, 2017
Former DG ISI Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha takes new job with Pakistani firm
ISLAMABAD - The former Director General of Pakistan's top spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, Ahmed Shuja Pasha has made an entry into Pakistani system, years after serving the country at a high-profile position.

Pasha, who might still be on the minds of masses retired from his intelligence role back in 2012 and made headlines when it was revealed that he was roped in by a multi-national firm based in UAE, however, according to latest reports, he is currently serving for a company owned by  a political personality.

The former general now serves as group chief adviser to former Senator Waqar's 'Wak Group', co-owned by his brother Ammar Khan.

Let it be known that Pasha was commissioned as the second lieutenant in the Frontier Force Regiment and he has commandeered a mechanized infantry brigade.

The security czar has also taught as the chief instructor of the Command and Staff College. He has also served as a contingent and sector commander of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone.

From the years 2006 to 2008, Pasha served as the Director General of Military Operations at the army headquarters and overlooked the military actions and deployments in Swat, Waziristan and Fata.

He was also accused of providing support to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and according to CIA contractor Raymond Davis, he was behind brokering a deal between the US and the victims of the youngster who was shot dead by him.

The writer is a civil servant.

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pak Rupee to US Dollar Open Market rates 15 May 2024

Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.15 for buying and 279.95 for selling.

Euro stands at 296.25 for buying and 299 for selling while British Pound rate is 344.5 for buying, and 348 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.15 and Saudi Riyal came down to 73.50.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 15 May 2024

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.15 279.95
Euro EUR 296.25 299
UK Pound Sterling GBP 344.5 348
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.15 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.5 74.2
Australian Dollar AUD 180.5 182.2
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.77 747.77
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.49 38.89
Danish Krone DKK 40.25 40.65
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.61 35.96
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.28 913.28
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.69 59.29
New Zealand Dollar NZD 167.45 169.45
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.67 25.97
Omani Riyal OMR 722.59 730.59
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.41 77.11
Singapore Dollar SGD 203 205
Swedish Korona SEK 25.67 25.97
Swiss Franc CHF 306.51 309.01
Thai Bhat THB 7.57 7.72

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