Pakistani Rupee hits highest ever low of Rs 226 against US dollar

Pakistani Rupee hits highest ever low of Rs 226 against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee shattered all previous records on Tuesday, falling to a new low of 224 against the dollar in afternoon interbank trade, as it approached close. In open market US dollar hits Rs 225-226.

The local currency fell by Rs8.80 in the interbank market after yesterday's close of Rs215.20 *Tresmark* data showed.

The rupee was also trading in the open market at Rs224 against the dollar today.