The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 111th consecutive session, defying broader global currency trends.
The local currency settled at 279.45, gaining one paisa against the US Dollar during the day’s trading.
Despite regional geopolitical tensions forcing equity and commodity adjustments in several markets, Pakistan’s currency has managed to hold steady momentum. However, market participants caution that volatility cannot be ruled out.
“PKR still has a long way to go, and near-term risks remain. Investors should keep a close watch on the dollar, especially if the US President makes further war-related announcements,” a day trader told said.
Performance Against Other Currencies
The rupee posted mixed performance against other major currencies:
| Currency | 27-Feb-2026 | 02-Mar-2026 | 03-Mar-2026 | Change (+/–) |
| USD | 279.4717 | 279.4609 | 279.4518 | +0.0091 |
| EUR | 329.9441 | 327.4723 | 325.3658 | +2.1065 |
| GBP | 376.6300 | 373.5694 | 372.5233 | +1.0461 |
| AUD | 199.0258 | 197.3553 | 197.6702 | -0.3149 |
| MYR | 71.8529 | 71.1550 | 70.9449 | +0.2101 |
| CNY | 40.7678 | 40.6049 | 40.5155 | +0.0894 |
| CAD | 204.4192 | 204.6209 | 204.2403 | +0.3806 |
| AED | 76.0964 | 76.0925 | 76.0806 | -0.0119 |
The continued strength of the rupee against major global currencies comes amid cautious investor sentiment and ongoing regional uncertainties.
