The Pakistani rupee edged up against the US dollar on Monday, 12 October 2026, gaining three paisa to close at Rs.276.97 in the interbank market.
Interbank rates for the dollar stood at Rs.276.97 for buying and Rs.277.17 for selling.
In the open market, the rupee recorded mixed movement against the dollar. It gained four paisa on the buying side to close at Rs.277.48, while losing 14 paisa on the selling side to settle at Rs.278.83.
The rupee also strengthened against other major currencies.
Against the Euro, the Pakistani rupee gained 57 paisa on buying and 58 paisa on selling, closing at Rs.310.11 and Rs.313.10, respectively.
The Pakistani rupee gained four paisa against the UAE dirham on both buying and selling rates, which closed at Rs.75.53 and Rs.76.12.
Against the Saudi riyal, the rupee also rose six paisa on buying to Rs.73.83 and one paisa on selling to Rs.74.40.
Currency market movements continue to be influenced by global economic conditions and oil prices, which can affect Pakistan’s external payments and demand for foreign exchange.