Rupee in Trouble After World Bank Warning

The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trend against the US Dollar for the 267th consecutive day, closing at 276.85 on Thursday after gaining one paisa. This positive momentum appears to be influenced by the World Bank's recent warning that Pakistan's inflation is expected to reach 8.2 percent.

Since December 25, 2025, the rupee has consistently shown gains against the dollar. However, the Pakistani currency experienced some losses against other major currencies. It dipped 51 paisas against the British Pound, gained 23 paisas against the Australian Dollar, slipped 49 paisas against the Euro, and decreased 46 paisas against the Canadian Dollar.

In contrast, the rupee remained stable against the UAE Dirham and the Saudi Riyal. Over the course of the week, the rupee's performance against the US Dollar showed minimal fluctuations, with a slight increase of 0.0089 percent from October 19, 2026, to October 22, 2026.