Category: Money & Banking

Karachi, October 22, 2024 – The Pakistani rupee weakened by 5 paisas against the US dollar on Tuesday, as rising external payments put pressure on the currency. The rupee closed at PKR 277.74 per US dollar in the interbank market, compared to the previous day’s closing of PKR 277.69.

Karachi, October 21, 2024 – The Pakistani rupee weakened by 8 paisas against the US dollar on Monday, closing at PKR 277.69 compared to Friday’s closing of PKR 277.61 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The depreciation comes as the demand for dollars surged due to foreign payments, particularly for imports and corporate obligations, putting pressure on the local currency.

The Pakistani rupee is projected to maintain stability against the US dollar in the upcoming week, supported by ample dollar supplies and a steady increase in foreign exchange reserves. After experiencing minor fluctuations in the interbank market over the past week, the rupee is expected to trade within current ranges as foreign inflows continue to sustain the local currency.

Karachi, October 18, 2024 – The Pakistani rupee gained 18 paisas against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by improved foreign inflows and strengthening foreign exchange reserves. The rupee ended at PKR 277.61 against the dollar, up from the previous day’s close of PKR 277.79 in the interbank market.

Karachi, October 17, 2024 – After a three-day decline, the Pakistani rupee made a modest recovery of 5 paisas against the US dollar on Thursday, closing at PKR 277.79 in the interbank foreign exchange market, compared to the previous day’s closing of PKR 277.84. The slight recovery follows a streak of losses that had sparked concern among market participants.

Karachi, October 16, 2024 – The Pakistani rupee faced its third consecutive decline on Wednesday, closing at PKR 277.84 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market. This marked a 10-paisa fall from the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 277.74.