The US dollar is slowly and gradually inching ahead of the Pakistani rupee, as it has registered an increase in value for the third consecutive day after a nominal decrease last week. On Wednesday morning, the dollar gained a minor nine paisas in the interbank market. On Tuesday, the American dollar continued its upward flight against the Pakistani rupee and reached Rs287.91 at the closing time in interbank trading with an increase of 48 paisas. On Tuesday morning, the dollar had gained 57 paisas in the interbank market and attained a value of Rs288, as per currency dealers.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)