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Intraday trade: PKR rises by 4 paisa against USD


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KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) rose by 4 paisa against the US dollar (USD) in the early trading hours on Wednesday, with the USD quoted at Rs278.68 against the PKR.

During the current fiscal year, the PKR has fallen by 38.10 paisa, or 0.14 per cent, against the USD. Since the start of the calendar year 2025, it has depreciated by 17.22 paisa, or 0.06 per cent.

In the previous trading session on Tuesday, the PKR weakened by 4.72 paisa, or 0.02 per cent, against the USD, settling at Rs278.72 per USD compared to the prior closing of Rs278.68.

Here is how the Pakistani currency performed against other major currencies on the previous trading day:

Chinese Yuan (CNY): The PKR decreased by 1.11 paisa, or 0.03 per cent, closing at Rs38.02, down from Rs38.01.

Euro (EUR): The PKR weakened by Rs1.04, or 0.36 per cent, to close at Rs285.70 compared to the previous rate of Rs284.67.

Swiss Franc (CHF): The local unit dropped by 51.65 paisa, or 0.17 per cent, settling at Rs304.50.

Japanese Yen (JPY): The PKR appreciated by 0.03 paisa, or 0.02 per cent, closing at Rs1.7701 from Rs1.7704 the day before.

British Pound (GBP): The PKR weakened by Rs1.95, or 0.58 per cent, closing at Rs340.19, down from Rs338.24.

UAE Dirham (AED): The PKR declined by 1.29 paisa, or 0.02 per cent, closing at Rs75.88.

Saudi Riyal (SAR): The local currency weakened by 1.26 paisa, or 0.02 per cent, closing at Rs74.25.

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