Karachi May 19 2022: Pakistan rupee continue its slide against the dollar to close the trading at 200 in the interbank over uncertainty of IMF program as Government decided not to increase petroleum and electricity prices, which is against the conditions of the IMF.
The Rupee drops nearly 0.8% or 1.61 to close trading at 200.0.
PKR has been consistently falling since last 11 trading sessions losing almost 8% against the green back. Since, start of this fiscal year Rupee has lost ~22%.
Yesterday, Rupee closes at all-time high of Rs198.39 in the interbank market.
The higher demand for dollars is the main reason for the depreciation of Pak Rupee in the currency market. Political foot-dragging by the incumbent government on the increase of fuel and electricity prices — a prerequisite for the resumption of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme has further eroded the confidence of stakeholders.
