The Pakistani rupee showed signs of strain in the open market on Thursday, with the US dollar trading at a noticeable premium over its value in the interbank system, according to figures released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.

In the open market, the American currency was quoted with a buying rate of Rs. 281.03 and a selling rate of Rs. 281.50. These figures contrasted with the interbank rates, where the greenback was valued between Rs. 280.45 and Rs. 280.65, highlighting a clear divergence between the two markets.

Meanwhile, major European currencies registered strong values against the local unit. The Euro was traded at Rs. 327.06 for buying and Rs. 330.01 for selling.

The British Pound Sterling was the most expensive currency listed, with its buying price recorded at Rs. 374.05 and its selling price at Rs. 377.47.

In Asian and Middle Eastern currency dealings, the Japanese Yen was priced at Rs. 1.79 and Rs. 1.84 for buying and selling, respectively.

The UAE Dirham was noted at Rs. 76.54 for buying and Rs. 77.35 for selling, while the Saudi Riyal was exchanged at Rs. 74.82 on the buying counter and Rs. 75.44 on the selling counter.