US dollar rate in Pakistan down by Re0.01 to Rs278.64 on March 19

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan marginally weakened by Re0.01 to Rs278.64 against the Pakistani rupee in the interbank market on Tuesday (March 19), as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Inter-bank market rates for dollar on Tuesday

BID                            Rs 278.64

OFFER                      Rs 278.84

In the open market, the PKR gained 6.00 paisa for buying and 5.00 paisa for selling against USD, closing at 278.54 and 281.15, respectively.

Open-market rates for dollar on Tuesday

BID                            Rs 278.54

OFFER                      Rs 281.15

Against Euro, the PKR gained 58.00 paisa for buying and 45.00 paisa for selling, closing at 301.09 and 304.04, respectively.

Against UAE Dirham, the PKR lost 1.00 paisa for buying and remained unchanged for selling, closing at 75.66 and 76.38, respectively.

Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR remained unchanged for both buying and selling, closing at 73.90 and 74.58, respectively.