Aziz noted that this marked a significant policy change, as the number of such visas issued to Americans saw a surge after the letter and reached 2,487 in six months.
'In the preceding six months, 1,659 diplomatic visas had been issued' he revealed adding that Haqqani was used as a willing instrument by the then political leadership.
The adviser also said Haqqani did not correctly state the number of visas he had authorised when he spoke before the Abbottabad Commission.
Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani remarked that the decision on whether to form a committee or otherwise will be taken by the parliament.
He said during President Musharraf's stint, Americans used the cargo entrance of the Benazir Bhutto International Airport to enter Pakistan without visas, skipping immigration and customs procedures.
He alleged that a lot of 'equipment' had also been cleared in those days.
On the other hand, PPP Senator Farhatullah Babar while fending off the allegations said there was no new revelation in Haqqani's article adding that a hype was being deliberately created to malign and tarnish Zardari's image.
The former ambassador to US stirred controversy when he admitted in an article published a few days ago that he facilitated the Obama administration to shoot down Osama Bin Laden without the help of Pakistan’s armed forces or intelligence agencies.
Pakistani rupee remains stable against US dollar in the open market on 29 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.3 for buying and 281.05 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 278.3 | 281.05 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.70 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.46 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.7 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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