The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its winning streak against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its 280th consecutive day of gains.

The local currency also posted strong gains against major international currencies, particularly the British pound and the euro, gaining more than Rs. 3.60 against each.

The rupee closed at 276.6214 against the US dollar, compared with 276.6522 in the previous session. This represented an appreciation of around three paisas.

The rupee has maintained its upward trend against the dollar since December 25, 2025.

Rupee Gains Against Other Currencies

The biggest gains came against the euro and British pound. The rupee appreciated by Rs. 3.6764 against the euro, bringing its rate down to 308.2807.

Similarly, the rupee gained Rs. 3.6376 against the British pound, which closed at 368.5150.

The local currency also strengthened against other major currencies. It gained Rs. 1.4321 against the Australian dollar and Rs. 1.4345 against the Canadian dollar.

Against the Malaysian ringgit, the rupee gained around 38 paisas, while its rate against the Chinese yuan improved by nearly two paisas.

The rupee also gained around two paisas against the UAE dirham. However, it weakened slightly against the Saudi riyal, with the rate increasing from 73.7032 to 73.7058.