The Pakistani Rupee continued to face significant pressure in the currency market on Friday, with the US Dollar holding a firm position above the 281 mark in both interbank and open market trading, according to data released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.

The greenback was quoted at 281.26 for buying and 281.46 for selling in the interbank market. In the open market, the American currency was trading between 281.83 for buying and 282.30 for selling, indicating sustained demand for the foreign currency.

Other major international currencies also demonstrated strength against the local unit. The Euro was being exchanged at 330.23 for buying and 333.52 for selling. The British Pound Sterling (GBP) also remained notably high, with rates recorded at 379.18 for buying and 382.77 for selling.

The Japanese Yen was valued at 1.88 for buying and 1.93 for selling.

In transactions involving currencies from the Gulf region, the UAE Dirham (AED) was priced at 76.81 for buying and 77.56 for selling. Similarly, the Saudi Riyal (SR) was available at 75.02 for buying and 75.67 for selling, reflecting the broader trend in the foreign exchange landscape.