As of February 17, 2026, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) has continued its upward trajectory against the U.S. dollar, closing at 90.69 PKR per USD, marking a rise of 5 paise. This increase is notable as it reflects the rupee's strengthening for 102 consecutive sessions, aided by a significant decline in gold prices that has eased pressure on Pakistan's import bill and foreign exchange demand. In early trade on the same day, the PKR rose an additional 1 paisa to 90.73 against the dollar, even as the dollar index was trading 0.23% higher at 97.14, indicating a complex market environment where the PKR is gaining ground against major currencies despite a stronger dollar overall, as reported by The Hindu.