However according to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling rates of dollar in open market were recorded at Rs 157.40 and Rs 158.40.

The SBP further reported that in interbank the price of Euro increased by 48 paisa and was traded at Rs. 177.50 as compared with last closing at Rs. 177.02.

The exchange rate of Japanese yen increased by 01 paisa and was traded at Rs. 1.49 against Rs. 1.48, whereas the increase of 34 paisa was witnessed in exchange rate of British Pound which was traded at Rs. 192.49 as compared with last closing at Rs. 192.15.

Exchange rates of UAE Dirham remained consistent at Rs. 43.08 whereas Saudi Rayal soared by 1 paisa after which it was trade at Rs. 42.19 against Rs. 42.18 of last day.