On Tuesday, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained 68 paise against the US dollar in the interbank market. Analysts indicated this change to expected inflows of $1.5 billion after Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the ADB. The State Bank of Pakistan said the local currency closed at Rs219.73 per dollar, an appreciation of 68 paise or 0.31 per cent over yesterday’s close of Rs220.41.

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