On Monday, the Pakistani rupee recorded a green finish against the US dollar for the 264th straight day. Advancing by one paisa during the session, the local currency settled at 276.9 against the greenback. Strong recovery was also noted against the euro as unrest in France damaged the European currency. According to the BBC, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that authorities had lost control, while the head of France's Chambers of Commerce and Industry reported that 2,000 businesses faced direct impacts from the demonstrations.
Since December 25, 2025, the rupee has continually posted increases relative to the dollar.
Other Currencies
Against other major foreign currencies, the rupee dropped by three paisas versus the British pound and gave up 49 paisas against the Australian dollar. Conversely, it rose by 91 paisas against the euro, though it fell by Rs. 1 against the Canadian dollar. Small gains of one paisa were recorded against the UAE dirham, while the exchange rate remained steady against the Saudi riyal.
