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The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to deteriorate against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank currency market. Today (3 August), it traded in the range of Rs. 163.55 to the USD to Rs. 164.42 to the USD, before settling at Rs. 163.89 to the USD at the end of the trading day. The rupee fell by 22 paisas from yesterday’s (2 August) closing of Rs. 163.67 to the USD. ALSO READ Rupee Touches Nine and A Half Month Low Against US Dollar Multiple factors are responsible for this landslide of the rupee, not just against the USD but also against…

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Asia’s biggest children’s eye hospital in Rawalpindi has opened its doors for patients with a capacity of treating 150,000 children annually. The hospital, Al-Shifa Children Eye Hospital, was established at the cost of Rs. 1 billion. The project was designed to facilitate patients and families, improve efficiency and deliver high-quality health care. It was completed in time with an investment of one billion rupees, and it will be able to cater to the needs of 500 OPD patients per day, said Executive Director Al-Shifa Trust, Brig. (Retired) Rizwan Asgar. ALSO READ Planning Minister Directs for Expediting Work on CPEC Projects…

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Korean delegation headed by Mr. Hur Taewoong, Administrator Rural Development Administration (RDA) Korea, made a courtesy visit to the Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam. ALSO READ Federal Govt Mulls Over Options Against Sindh for Opposing NCOC’s Orders Federal Minister welcomed Korea’s investment of 700,000 US Dollars for the development of agriculture in Pakistan. He said that through the Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) Pakistan Centre, bilateral cooperation would expand in the field of agri-machinery, agricultural inputs, and protected agriculture developed in Korea. Federal Minister said that through KOPIA Pakistan Centre, Korean technologies would…

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The UAE government has allowed its residents from six countries where passenger entry remains suspended, including Pakistan, to return to the country. According to the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), fully vaccinated travelers from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda who hold valid UAE residency permits can enter the country from 5 August. ALSO READ PCB Appoint Australia-Based Dr. Najeebullah As New Chief Medical Officer However, they will be needed to submit their COVID-19 vaccination certificates upon entering the UAE. They must also ensure that 14 days have passed after receiving the second dose of…

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Transforming the real estate practices of Pakistan by successfully hosting open-houses nationwide, Graana.com recorded a massive turnout at the open houses for luxury condominiums – Golf Floras, held in Multan and Mardan. The sessions offer interactive opportunities for visitors/walk-ins, potential buyers with real estate and investment advisors looking to invest. The event was held at Ramada Hotel – Multan city and Shelton’s Memories – Mardan ensured all COVID-19 health SOPs were checked. While lauding the teams for hosting successful events simultaneously, Group Director Mr. Farhan Javed informed, “The luxury residential project comprising 523 high-end condominium apartments – Golf Floras is…

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