The buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs278.60 and Rs280.10 respectively, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan.

The Euro price increased by Rs2.45 to close at Rs290.30 against the last day’s closing of Rs287.85, the State Bank of Pakistan said.

The Japanese yen remained unchanged to close at Rs1.76, whereas an increase of Rs2.74 was seen in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which was traded at Rs349.81 as compared to the last day’s closing of Rs347.07.

The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal increased by one and three paise to close at Rs75.86 and Rs74.22, respectively.