Dollar soars by Rs2.27 in interbank, closed at Rs151.92

ISLAMABAD: The exchange rate of Dollar in interbank soared by Rs2.27 and was traded at Rs 151.92 as compared to the last closing at Rs149.65, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday reported.

However, according to Forex association of Pakistan the buying and selling rates of Dollar in open Market recorded at Rs152 and Rs153.50.

The SBP further reported that in interbank, the price of Euro increased by Rs2.47 after which it was traded at Rs169.39 against  Rs166.92 of last day.

The price of Japanese yen increased by 2 paisa and was traded at Rs1.38 against Rs1.36, whereas the increase of Rs2.11 was witnessed in exchange rate of British Pound which was traded at Rs192.82 as compared to last closing at Rs190.71.

Exchange rates of United Arab Emirates Dirham jumped by 62 paisa whereas Saudi Rayal gained 60 paisa and were traded at Rs41.36 and Rs40.50 against Rs40.74 and Rs39.90 respectively.