KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan weakened by Re0.19 (19 paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs278.21 in the interbank market on Friday (May 17).as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Inter-bank market rates for dollar on Friday

BID                            Rs 278.21

OFFER                      Rs 278.41

In the open market, the PKR remained unchanged for buying and gained 4 paise for selling against USD, closing at 276.96 and 279.50, respectively.

Against Euro, the PKR gained 89 paise for buying and 91 paise for selling, closing at 299.18 and 302.08, respectively.

Against UAE Dirham, the PKR gained 5 paise for buying and 4 paise for selling, closing at 75.25 and 75.99, respectively.

Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR gained 10 paise for buying and 9 paise for selling, closing at 73.51 and 74.21, respectively.

Open-market rates for dollar on Friday

BID                            Rs 276.96

OFFER                      Rs 279.50