KARACHI: The US Dollar (USD) maintained its upward trajectory against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the interbank market rate settling at 282.82 PKR per USD today, October 21, 2025, Tuesday.
The last seven days saw the currency market exhibit moderate volatility but a general trend of PKR depreciation. The week began on October 15 with the rate around 281.74 PKR, followed by a climb to 283.24 PKR by mid-week (Oct 16). Significant pressure was observed around October 17, when the rate briefly peaked at approximately 283.89 PKR, continuing a high around 283.82 PKR on October 19, before slightly easing to 283.12 PKR on October 20.
