KARACHI:
The value of the US dollar hit an all-time high of Rs128.26 in the interbank market on Monday, according to forex dealers.
The US dollar rose by Rs6.75 in the interbank market today, the forex dealers said.
As the market opened, the rate of dollar soared to a high of Rs126, then went to Rs125.50 before rising once again to Rs127.50 and then further spiking to Rs128.26.
In the open market, the US dollar rose by Rs4 taking the rate to Rs128.20.
At the close of business on Friday, the rate of dollar closed on Rs121.54 in interbank foreign exchange market.
When contacted by Reuters, a central bank spokesperson attributed the rupee’s decline to market forces.
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