PKR edges up against USD, closes at 276.76

Mettis Global reported that the rupee finished Thursday’s interbank trade at Rs276.76 per dollar, a 1.18-paisa improvement from the prior close. In currency-company dealings, the dollar was quoted at Rs277.30 to buy and Rs280.00 to sell. The rupee also gained against the Japanese yen and Saudi riyal, while losing ground to the euro, pound, Swiss franc, Chinese yuan and UAE dirham.

The local unit’s advance against the dollar stands at Rs1.40, or 0.51%, so far in the fiscal year and Rs3.36, or 1.21%, since the start of 2026. Separately, six-month KIBOR bid and offer rates each rose by 18 basis points, reaching 12.39% and 12.64%, respectively. These daily currency and interbank-rate readings provide market participants with current reference points for foreign-exchange exposure and borrowing costs.