The city of Karachi is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the Rukhsati event of Aqsa Shahid Afridi, the eldest daughter of former Pakistan cricket team captain, Shahid Afridi. The event is scheduled to take place today, in the Defence area of the city.
Aqsa Shahid Afridi entered into wedlock with Naseer Nasir in a grand ceremony held in December 2022. The wedding was a glamorous affair that took place in the southern port city of Karachi, known for its vibrant culture and bustling lifestyle.
Today’s Rukhsati event, a traditional Pakistani ceremony marking the bride’s departure from her parental home, is expected to be a star-studded affair. Reports suggest that several members of the Pakistan cricket team, who are currently in the city for a training camp ahead of their Test series against Sri Lanka, will be attending the event. In addition to the cricket fraternity, several political figures and social media activists have also been invited, making it a high-profile event.
In other news, the Forex Association of Pakistan has released the foreign currency exchange rates for July 7, 2023. The US Dollar is trading at a buying rate of 277.9 and a selling rate of 282.15. The Euro is being bought at 308 and sold at 312, while the UK Pound Sterling is being traded at 358 for buying and 364 for selling.
On the same day, the price of gold in Pakistan is recorded at Rs 207,800 for a single tola of 24-karat gold. The price for 10 grams of 24k gold stands at Rs178,160. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 22k gold is being traded for Rs163,312, and a single tola of 22-karat gold is being sold at Rs 190,482. It should be noted that these rates fluctuate according to the international market, and the prices provided are from local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of various cities.
As the city gears up for the grand Rukhsati event, it also keeps an eye on the fluctuating financial market, reflecting the dynamic nature of life in Karachi.
