KARACHI: US currency remained unmoved in value against rupee in interbank however gained value in open market on back of significant demand from corporate sector and importers. Central bank’s stance providing mechanism kept domestic unit firm versus greenback. The dollar stood unchanged at Rs 115.50 for buying and Rs 115.70 for selling. It traded at a day high of Rs 114.51 and a low of Rs 115.69. Foreign remittances have role to keep rupee in green besides dull oil payments is an additional support in firmness of rupee. Rules by SBP regarding foreign exchange management checking outflows has stabilised domestic currency. The inflow of dollar remained moderate and banks made modest payments worth $3 million to $4 million for importers’ payments against a supply of $5 million to $5.5 million. The euro closed higher at Rs 143.02 for buying and Rs 143.22 for selling with a gain of 52 paisas. The pound sterling closed firm, up by 59 paisas in value at Rs 165.39 and Rs 165.59 for buying and selling respectively. Kerb Market: The dollar gained strength in trading session to close with 05 paisas increase. The dollar closed at Rs 116.65 for buying and Rs 116.85 for selling. The pound sterling closed at Rs 165.50 for buying and Rs 165.70 for selling, it remained up against rupee by 75 paisas. The euro closed up at Rs 143 for buying and Rs 143.20 for selling. It gained 75 paisas. Published in Daily Times, April 18th 2018.