Times of Islamabad

In a positive development, Pakistani Rupee rises further against the US dollar

In a positive development, Pakistani Rupee rises further against the US dollar

KARACHI – In a positive development, Pakistani Rupee rises further againstthe US dollar.

US dollar rates plunged further in the open market as dollar fell 5 paisalower against Pakistani Rupee and the stock market saw a rise of 422points.

The dollar became cheaper during the day on trading in the market today,after the open market rate fell 5 paisa to 155 Rupee 40 paisa while theinterbank traded at Rs155 at 44 paise.

The stock market rose 422 points, after which the KSE 100 index rose to37,818 points.

It should be noted that the stock market has been trading at the highestlevel in 6 and a half months. According to economic analysts, investment islikely to accelerate once the uncertain political situation in the countryends.