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All you need to know about Thursday's "Brexit" referendum in the UK

02:00 PM | 22 Jun, 2016
All you need to know about Thursday's
LONDON (Web Desk) - British nationals around the world are all set to vote in a referendum to decide whether their country should stay in European Union or leave.

Here are some key points that every Briton and people around the world need to know about the crucial Brexit vote.

The Question of Referendum:

At the ballot papers, voters will be provided with a question "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"

The Choices:

The voters will have be given two choices: "Remain a member of the European Union" and "Leave the European Union". Voters will be able to opt for only one option.

Language of Ballot Paper:

Ballot papers will be in English, except Wales, where the ballot papers will be in English and Welsh.

Who is Eligible to Vote?

All British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens above the age of 18 years, who live in Great Britain, as well as citizens of Gibraltar, are eligible to vote in the Brexit referendum. There are total 46,499,537 registered voters for these polls.

When the Polls will Open?

Polls will be open from 0600 GMT to 2100 GMT on Thursday (June 23).

What About Results?

The vote counting will begin as soon as the last vote is cast on June 23.

There are as many as 382 local counting areas, including Gibraltar, which will declare their results independently and the first big cloud of results is expected after 1:00 GMT on Friday.

The final and joint result of the referendum will be announced in Manchester Town Hall in northern England.

Ali Zain is a member of the staff at Daily Pakistan Global. He earned BS Communication Studies degree from University of the Punjab. His thesis titled "Cultural Continuity and Mass Media: An analysis of leading online newspapers of Pakistan" has been published as a book in Germany. He has also translated David Mathews' book "The Ecology of Democracy" into Urdu. He tweets at @alimaan.

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Pakistani rupee rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal - Check 20 April forex rates

Pakistani currency remains marginally same against US Dollar and other currencies on April 20, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.5 for buying and 280.5 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 75.25 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30. 

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 20 April 2024

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.5 280.5
Euro EUR 293 296
UK Pound Sterling GBP 342.5 346
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 740.55 748.55
Canadian Dollar CAD 201 203
China Yuan CNY 38.47 38.87
Danish Krone DKK 39.78 40.18
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 903.11 912.11
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.08 58.68
New Zealand Dollar NZD 164.22 166.22
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.61 25.91
Omani Riyal OMR 723.2 731.2
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.45 77.15
Singapore Dollar SGD 204.5 206.5
Swedish Korona SEK 25.31 25.61
Swiss Franc CHF 305.47 307.97
Thai Bhat THB 7.56 7.71

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