The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend against the US dollar on Tuesday, closing in positive territory for the 149th consecutive trading session.

At the end of the day, the rupee settled at 278.81 per dollar, marking a marginal gain of one paisa in the interbank market.

During the session, the local currency also recorded mixed movements against other major global currencies, strengthening against some while posting slight losses against others.

The rupee gained notable ground against the euro and British pound, while showing minor appreciation against the Canadian dollar. In contrast, it edged lower against the Australian dollar.

Against regional currencies, the rupee remained largely stable, with minimal change recorded versus the UAE dirham and Saudi riyal.

Market data showed small fluctuations across the board, reflecting continued stability in the exchange rate with limited volatility in the interbank market.