Dollar sheds 23 paisa in interbank, closed at Rs 156.62

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): The exchange rate of dollar dropped by 23 paisa in interbank and was traded at Rs 156.62 as compared with the last closing at Rs 156.85, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday.

However according to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling rates of dollar in open market were recorded at Rs 156.20 and Rs 156.70.

The SBP further reported that in interbank the price of Euro decreased by Rs 1.34 and was traded at Rs 171.81 as compared with last closing at Rs 173.15.

The exchange rate of Japanese yen remained constant at Rs 1.47, whereas the decrease of Rs 1.72 was witnessed in exchange rate of British Pound which was traded at Rs 189.36 as compared with last closing at Rs 191.08.

Exchange rate of UAE Dirham and Saudi Rayal shed 06 paisa each after which they were traded at Rs 42.64 and Rs 41.76 against Rs 42.70 and Rs 41.82 respectively.

VNS Islamabad