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#NeverForget911: Fourteen years since twin towers were attacked by hijacked jets

03:27 PM | 11 Sep, 2015
#NeverForget911: Fourteen years since twin towers were attacked by hijacked jets
LAHORE (Staff Report) - It has been fourteen years now since the twin towers of New York were allegedly attacked by Al-Qaeda and world still promises to never forget the deadly event that completely changed world, by trending #NeverForget911.

The hashtag on Friday became most discussed topic worldwide on micro-blogging website Twitter.

Millions of people around the globe took it to the social media network to share their feelings about 9/11 attacks. They paid homage to those who lost their lives in the incident and hoped that world would be a more safe and peaceful place in coming years.



















Many others also criticized United States for using the act of terrorism as a reason to attack Afghanistan and Iraq. They mourned the deaths of thousands of civilians who became targets during War on Terrorism by both the forces and militants.














According available data as many as 2196 civilians were killed in twin towers as two hijacked planes crashed into the buildings. Another 418 people trying to rescue those stuck inside were also reported dead by the US media.

 

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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PKR rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal - Check 16 April forex rates

Pakistani currency gains momentum against all currencies on April 16, 2024 Tuesday. US dollar was being quoted at 277.9 for buying and 280.85 for selling.

Euro was quoted at 295 for buying and 298 for selling while British Pound stands at 345 for buying, and 349 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.4 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30. 

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

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.9 280.85
Euro EUR 295 298
UK Pound Sterling GBP 345 349
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.45 76.2
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.3 74.05
Australian Dollar AUD 182.7 184.5
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.38 747.38
Canadian Dollar CAD 204 206.2
China Yuan CNY 38.45 38.85
Danish Krone DKK 40.45 40.85
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.57 35.92
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.86 1.94
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 903.91 912.91
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.92 59.52
New Zealand Dollar NZD 167.63 169.63
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.38 25.68
Omani Riyal OMR 722.1 730.1
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.35 77.05
Singapore Dollar SGD 206 208
Swedish Korona SEK 25.72 26.02
Swiss Franc CHF 307.11 309.61
Thai Bhat THB 7.61 7.76

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