KARACHI – The value of the US dollar on Thursday further rose by 25 paisain the open market and 2 paisa in the interbank against Pakistani rupee.

Subsequently, the rupee was being trading at Rs157.25 in the open marketand at Rs156.98 in the interbank.

On the other hand, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 index has gained372 points, and crossed the 35,000 level at early trade on Thursday.

It is anticipated that somber mood of investors prevented the index fromnotching up hefty gains.