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USD to PKR Holds Near 279.65 as Rupee Rises for 99th Consecutive Day

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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its upward streak against the US Dollar (USD), closing in green for the 99th consecutive session on Thursday. The local currency appreciated by one paisa to settle at Rs. 279.65 against the dollar in the interbank market.

PKR vs USD Performance

The rupee closed at 279.6518, compared to 279.6615 a day earlier, marking a gain of 0.0097. The steady recovery reflects improved dollar inflows, controlled import demand, and relative stability in the foreign exchange market.

Performance Against Major Currencies

Currency 10-Feb-2026 11-Feb-2026 12-Feb-2026 Change (+/–)
USD 279.6731 279.6615 279.6518 +0.0097
EUR 333.0208 333.2307 332.1844 +1.0463
GBP 382.3131 382.4232 381.4311 +0.9921
AUD 197.8268 198.7834 199.1680 -0.3846
MYR 71.2180 71.2332 71.5497 -0.3165
CNY 40.4596 40.4676 40.5199 -0.0523
CAD 206.1650 206.8120 205.9823 +0.8297
AED 76.1419 76.1388 76.1361 +0.0027
SAR 74.5715 74.5625 74.5679 -0.0054

Other Currency Movements

The rupee posted notable gains against the Euro (Rs. 1.04) and the British Pound (99 paisas). It also appreciated by 83 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD).

However, the local unit lost 38 paisas against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and slipped slightly against the Saudi Riyal (SAR). It closed marginally stronger against the UAE Dirham (AED).

The rupee’s extended rally  now nearing 100 consecutive sessions signals relative exchange rate stability. Analysts attribute the trend to improved remittance flows, export receipts, and tighter monetary discipline.

Sustained macroeconomic reforms and external financing support are expected to play a key role in maintaining currency stability in the coming months.

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