KARACHI: Greenback closed depressed in value against domestic unit in interbank and firm in value in the open market on of improved demand by importers and private sector’s buyers, said treasurers. The US currency closed at Rs 105.25 for buying and Rs 105.45 for selling, lowering by 10 paisas in interbank market, currency dealers said. The rupee is likely to remain firm because of influx of forex and moderate demand by the corporate sector for import payments. Banks are maintaining balance between demand and supply, which puts the rupee in green. The euro closed at Rs 121.11 for buying and Rs 121.31 for selling, losing 44 paisas. The pound sterling closed at Rs 137.06 for buying and Rs 137.26 for selling. It lost 21 paisas. Kerb market: The dollar closed firm in the open currency market, said foreign exchange dealers. The US dollar closed at Rs 106.95 for buying and Rs 107.15 for selling, gaining 05 paisas from previous session’s level. Earlier in the day it was trading at Rs 106.94 for buying and Rs 107.14 for selling. Demand for dollar by umrah pilgrims remained firm so rupee stood depressed. The pound sterling closed firm by 23 paisas and closed at Rs 138.25 for buying and Rs 138.45 for selling from previous session’s level. It was trading at Rs 138.23 for buying and Rs 138.44 for selling. The euro closed firm at Rs 122.25 for buying and Rs 122.54 for selling. It gained 25 paisas. Published in Daily Times, July 21st, 2017.