Business

PITB-BOP ink MoU to setup Citizen Facilitation Booths at e-Khidmat Centers across Punjab

Published

6 years ago

January 19, 2021

To facilitate citizens and enhance public service delivery at Punjab government’s e-Khidmat Centers, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Bank of Punjab (BOP) signed MoU on Monday at Arfa Software Technology Park. According to the Agreement, BOP will setup permanent booths in collaboration with PITB in all the e-Khidmat Centers across province.

The MoU was signed by Chairman PITB Azfar Manzoor and President & CEO BOP Zafar Masud. PITB DG e-Governance Sajid Latif, ADG PITB Muhammad Waseem Bhatti and other senior officials from the two organizations were also present at the ceremony.

On this occasion, Chairman PITB Azfar Manzoor stated that initially collection for e-Stamping system will be commenced while more services will be added at e-Khidmat centers as per requirements. This will ensure transparency and a hassle-free payment process under one roof, he added.

President & CEO BOP Zafar Masud said that through BOP’s collection booths, the citizens will be able to make payments on the spot through cash, cheque, pay order, and demand draft. Additionally, it will help all the stakeholders save time and assure timely delivery of the service,” he concluded.

Gold

Today’s gold rates in Pakistan – July 25, 2026

Published

3 hours ago

July 25, 2026

Web Desk

KARACHI – On July 25, 2026, gold prices in Pakistan increased, following the upward trend in international markets.

According to the Saraffa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased to Rs 430,500 after a rise of Rs 1300, while the rate for 10 grams was Rs 369,090.

**Today’s Gold and Silver Rates in Major Cities**
City	Gold Rate	Silver Rate
Karachi	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Lahore	PKR 430,550	PKR 3,830
Islamabad	PKR 430,600	PKR 3,830
Peshawar	PKR 430,650	PKR 3,830
Quetta	PKR 430,700	PKR 3,830
Sialkot	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Hyderabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Faisalabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Multan	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830

Note: It is pertinent to mention here that Upfront News in no way claims these rates to be accurate at all times, as the prices can continuously vary.

Forex

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan – July 25, 2026

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3 hours ago

July 25, 2026

Web Desk

KARACHI – Foreign currency exchange rates for the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, Euro, and other currencies in the Pakistan open market on July 25, 2026. The US Dollar’s buying rate stands at Rs 278.85, and the selling rate at Rs 278.95.

Several other currencies, which include the Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Chinese Yuan (CNY), Danish Krone (DKK), Japanese Yen (JPY), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), and Swiss Franc (CHF), showed no significant change in their rates compared to the previous update.

Currency	Symbol	Buying	Selling	📊
🇦🇺 Australian Dollar	AUD	194.44	198.25	📊
🇧🇭 Bahrain Dinar	BHD	742.21	752.68	📊
🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar	CAD	198.14	201.93	📊
🇨🇳 China Yuan	CNY	38.17	38.92	📊
🇩🇰 Danish Krone	DKK	42.70	43.37	📊
🇪🇺 Euro	EUR	318.99	322.68	📊
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	35.26	36.26	📊
🇮🇳 Indian Rupee	INR	2.75	3.20	📊
🇯🇵 Japanese Yen	JPY	1.70	1.80	📊
🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar	KWD	891.24	901.75	📊
🇲🇾 Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	67.00	68.15	📊
🇳🇿 New Zealand Dollar	NZD	160.46	163.25	📊
🇳🇴 Norwegian Krone	NOK	28.15	28.50	📊
🇴🇲 Omani Riyal	OMR	726.85	737.00	📊
🇶🇦 Qatari Riyal	QAR	75.94	75.35	📊
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal	SAR	74.69	75.35	📊
🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar	SGD	215.43	219.25	📊
🇸🇪 Swedish Krona	SEK	28.38	28.97	📊
🇨🇭 Swiss Franc	CHF	340.92	344.37	📊
🇹🇭 Thai Baht	THB	8.55	8.90	📊
🇦🇪 U.A.E Dirham	AED	76.45	76.95	📊
🇬🇧 UK Pound Sterling	GBP	373.28	377.95	📊
🇺🇸 US Dollar	USD	278.85	278.95	📊

Gold

Today’s gold rates in Pakistan – July 24, 2026

Published

1 day ago

July 24, 2026

Web Desk

KARACHI – On July 24, 2026, gold prices in Pakistan decreased, following the downward trend in international markets.

According to the Saraffa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola decreased to Rs 429,200 after a fall of Rs 2800, while the rate for 10 grams was Rs 367,980.

**Today’s Gold and Silver Rates in Major Cities**
City	Gold Rate	Silver Rate
Karachi	PKR 429,200	PKR 3,830
Lahore	PKR 429,250	PKR 3,830
Islamabad	PKR 429,300	PKR 3,830
Peshawar	PKR 429,350	PKR 3,830
Quetta	PKR 429,400	PKR 3,830
Sialkot	PKR 429,000	PKR 3,830
Hyderabad	PKR 429,000	PKR 3,830
Faisalabad	PKR 429,000	PKR 3,830
Multan	PKR 429,000	PKR 3,830

Note: It is pertinent to mention here that Upfront News in no way claims these rates to be accurate at all times, as the prices can continuously vary.