Open-market: rupee continues uptrend against US dollar – Markets

The Pakistani rupee extended gains against the US dollar in the open market on Thursday, while the local currency also appreciated in the inter-bank market.

At the end of trading, the rupee closed at 282.68 for selling and 280.21 for buying purposes, according to data provided by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP).

On Wednesday, it had closed at 283.20 for selling and 280.79…