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'Chacha Cricket' Abdul Jalil arrives in US, took part in various events

09:53 PM | 15 Aug, 2022
'Chacha Cricket' Abdul Jalil arrives in US, took part in various events
'Chacha Cricket' Abdul Jalil arrives in US, took part in various events
'Chacha Cricket' Abdul Jalil arrives in US, took part in various events
'Chacha Cricket' Abdul Jalil arrives in US, took part in various events

NEW YORK – Pakistan's most popular cricket spectacular personality Chaudhry Abdul Jalil aka "Chacha Cricket" has arrived in the USA, where he is participating in various events related to the 75th year Independence Day. On 14 August, he attended the Independence Day celebrations at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, DC. 

The Uncle Cricket was dressed up in a green and white salwar kameez to suit the Pakistani flag, which was mentioned "My fame Pakistan" slogan. Mr. Abdul Jalil became the center of the event. During the event many people kept taking photos with him. On this occasion, Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Masood Khan and other staff members welcomed him.

Earlier, after coming to New York, he wore his special outfit which had "Pakistan Meri Pehchaan" written on it, he also visited various tourist places in New York. He also took photographs on top of the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York.

The Pakistanis saw him and kept making Selfis with him.  Abdul Jalil will also attend the Independence Day Brooklyn Fair at Coney Island Avenue in New York on August 16.

Born in 1949 in Sialkot, Pakistan, Abdul Jalil, 73, aka "Uncle Cricket" is known all over the world by the name of "Chacha Cricket. Abdul Jalil, with a white beard, is seen jumping and shouting slogans during every match, wearing a green Pakistani flag's matching salwar kameez.

Tahir Mahmood Chaudhry is a journalist and blogger based in New York. He works for Daily Pakistan as United Nations/New York Bureau Chief. He can be reached at: tmsanaun@yahoo.com.

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Pakistani Rupee exchange rate to US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 5 May 2024

Pakistani rupee rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 5, 2024 Sunday in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.15 for buying and 280.15 for selling.

Euro stands at 295.7 for buying and 298.65 for selling while British Pound rate is 344.6 for buying, and 348 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.1 and Saudi Riyal's new rate was at 75.85.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 5 May 2024

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.15 280.15
Euro EUR 295.7 298.65
UK Pound Sterling GBP 344.6 348
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.1 75.85
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.25 74
Australian Dollar AUD 180 182
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.6 747.6
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.41 38.81
Danish Krone DKK 40.15 40.55
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.58 35.93
Indian Rupee INR 3.34 3.45
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.96 913.96
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.38 58.98
New Zealand Dollar NZD 164.24 166.24
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.12 25.42
Omani Riyal OMR 722.98 730.98
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.47 77.17
Singapore Dollar SGD 204.65 206.65
Swedish Korona SEK 25.46 25.76
Swiss Franc CHF 306.37 308.87
Thai Bhat THB 7.5 7.65

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