The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its impressive upward streak, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 36th consecutive day on Friday. The rupee also strengthened against most other major currencies during the interbank session, reflecting growing market confidence.
Against the US Dollar, the PKR posted a marginal appreciation of 0.01 percent, gaining four paisas to close at 280.72. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, the rupee has appreciated by 1.13 percent against the USD.
The PKR showed mixed performance against other major currencies. It lost 36 paisas against the Euro (EUR), closing at 326.55, but gained 29 paisas against the British Pound (GBP), finishing at 368.74. The rupee strengthened notably against commodity-linked currencies, gaining Rs. 1.51 against the Australian Dollar (AUD) to close at 183.20 and 70 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD), ending at 199.97.
Against regional currencies, the PKR was slightly higher by one paisa against the UAE Dirham (AED) at 76.43 and remained stable against the Saudi Riyal (SAR) at 74.86. Minor gains were also observed against the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and the Chinese Yuan (CNY), while fluctuations were modest overall.
The sustained appreciation of the PKR against the USD and several other currencies signals continued investor confidence and stable foreign exchange flows. Analysts suggest that cautious fiscal policies, improved remittances, and positive trade developments have contributed to this strengthening trend.
Interbank Currency Closing Rates (14 November 2025)
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USD: 280.72 (+0.04)
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EUR: 326.55 (-0.36)
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GBP: 368.74 (+0.29)
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AUD: 183.20 (+1.51)
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MYR: 67.92 (+0.11)
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CNY: 39.54 (+0.02)
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CAD: 199.97 (+0.71)
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AED: 76.43 (+0.01)
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SAR: 74.86 (+0.003)
The rupee’s consistent gains highlight positive sentiment in the foreign exchange market and suggest cautious optimism for currency stability in the near term.