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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) showed a slight improvement against the US dollar (USD), appreciating by 0.09 percent in the interbank market during early trading hours on Friday.
Before 10:30 AM, the currency was trading at Rs278.90, gaining 25 paisa against the greenback.
During the current fiscal year, the PKR has depreciated by 80.44 paisa, or 0.29 per cent, against the USD. Since the start of the calendar year 2025, it has weakened by 59.56 paisa, or 0.21 percent.
On Thursday, the PKR depreciated by 18.95 paisa, or 0.07 per cent, against the USD, closing at Rs279.15, compared to Rs278.96 in the previous session.
In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at Rs279.00 for buying and Rs281.10 for selling.
In terms of other major currencies, the PKR depreciated by 5.25 paisa, or 0.07 percent, against the Saudi Riyal, closing at Rs74.42. The local currency also weakened by 5.16 paisa, or 0.07 percent, against the UAE Dirham, closing at Rs76.00.
Against the Japanese Yen, the PKR depreciated by 3.21 paisa, or 1.79 percent, closing at Rs1.8297, compared to Rs1.7976 the previous day.
The PKR also weakened by Rs1.73, or 0.60 percent, against the Euro, closing at Rs289.75, compared to Rs288.02.
Against the Swiss Franc, the PKR fell by Rs2.53, or 0.83 percent, to close at Rs308.96.
