In the open market, however, the Forex Association of Pakistan reported the buying rate of the dollar at Rs284.2 and the selling rate at Rs285.7, indicating a higher demand in retail trading.

The Euro also weakened against the Rupee, shedding 68 paisa to close at Rs328.15 from Rs328.83, as per the State Bank of Pakistan.

The Japanese Yen slipped by 01 paisa to Rs1.90, while the British Pound remained steady at Rs380.07. Meanwhile, the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal each dipped by 01 paisa, settling at Rs76.89 and Rs75.25 respectively.

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This slight appreciation of the Rupee could signal a stabilising trend in the interbank market, though the gap between interbank and open market rates shows persistent currency pressure. A weaker Euro and stable Pound may benefit importers, but overall, the small fluctuations suggest that major shifts in the forex market will depend on upcoming trade and monetary policy moves.