{
  "id": 2137213,
  "title": "Bad Day for PKR Against Foreign Currencies Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/bad-day-for-pkr-against-foreign-currencies-today",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:32:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/20/bad-day-for-pkr-against-foreign-currencies-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani rupee (PKR) showcased a positive trend on Thursday, closing stronger against the US Dollar for an impressive 223rd consecutive day. By the end of trading, the PKR settled at 277.57, marking a gain of three paisas against the USD. This consistent upward trajectory for the rupee began on December 25, 2025.\n\nThe stability of the PKR against other major currencies was notable. The rupee maintained parity with both the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Saudi Riyal (SAR). However, it experienced a slight decline against the British Pound (GBP), losing Rs. 2.16, and the Euro (EUR), falling short by Rs. 2.55.\n\nThe PKR's performance against other currencies fluctuated. Against the Australian Dollar (AUD), the PKR lost Rs. 1.22, while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) saw a loss of Rs. 1.4. Despite these minor setbacks, the overall trend for the PKR remained bullish throughout the week.",
  "summary": "The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 223rd consecutive day on Thursday. The … Read More The post Bad Day for PKR Against Foreign Currencies Today appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}