The Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend against the US dollar on Friday, marking its 278th consecutive trading day of gains.

The local currency closed at Rs. 276.6609 against the dollar, compared with Rs. 276.6701 a day earlier, appreciating by 0.92 paisa.

The rupee has maintained its winning streak since December 25, 2025.

The local currency also posted gains against most major currencies. It strengthened by Rs. 2.20 against the British pound, Rs. 3.82 against the Australian dollar, Rs. 1.55 against the euro and Rs. 1.63 against the Canadian dollar.

The rupee also gained around one paisa against the Malaysian ringgit, UAE dirham and Saudi riyal.

However, it lost a fraction against the Chinese yuan, with the exchange rate rising from Rs. 41.4770 to Rs. 41.4796.