Rupee breaks all previous records against US dollar

Rupee breaks all previous records against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee on Thursday continued its downward slide against the US dollar as it dropped to an all-time low, surpassing 191 in the interbank market.

With a fresh decline of Rs1.7 (or 0.91%), the local currency closed at Rs191.77 against the greenback in the interbank market, surpassing Wednesday’s record low of Rs188.66.

The local currency continued its downward streak in line with the predictions of the analysts who fear more losses down the road as the country remains mired in political and economic instability.

Since the beginning of this fiscal year (July 1, 2021) to date, the rupee has collectively dropped by a massive 21.72% (or Rs34.23) compared to the previous fiscal year’s close at Rs157.54.

The rupee has maintained a downward trend for the last 13 months. It has lost 25.94% (or Rs39.5) to date, compared to the record high of Rs152.27 recorded in May 2021.

The local currency surpassed the critical threshold of 190 a day earlier amid a persistent decline in the foreign exchange reserves due to hefty current account and trade deficits, and higher debt payments.

The dried-up foreign currency inflows coupled with a delay in the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and a lack of financial support from friendly countries are adding to the pressure on the local unit.

Moreover, political unrest owing to PTI’s protest campaign against the government is eclipsing the new economic team’s focus on economic firefighting. Former prime minister Imran Khan has announced to march with millions of his supporters towards Islamabad after May 20 to demand new elections to add to the troubles of the economically-challenged PML-N led regime.

The market is also eyeing the outcome of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top PML-N leaders’ meeting with the party supremo Nawaz Sharif in London for any clues on when the new government would withdraw energy subsidies to restart IMF loan negotiations on May 18, and whether it will agree to announce fresh elections or not.

 

 

 



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