KARACHI: The greenback closed flat in value versus rupee on dull demand from corporate sector in interbank and ended firm in open market. The policy of commercial banks to release greenback demand to demand and keeping an eye on inflow and outflow of dollar was supportive to domestic unit to remain steady in value. The dollar closed at Rs 115.55 for buying and Rs 115.75 for selling with no change against the rupee. The dollar traded at a low of Rs 115.54. The dollar rate differential between kerb and interbank markets remained Rs 1.98 on day’s average. Demand from importers and corporate sector was dull that kept dollar away from surge while meager payment on imports from national exchequer stayed rupee steady. Commercial banks helped rupee to stand firm versus dollar. The euro remained dull in interbank market by 30 paisas to close at Rs 134 for buying and Rs 134.20 for selling. The pound sterling remained flat and closed at Rs 153.77 and Rs 153.97 for buying and selling respectively. Kerb Market: The dollar remained firm in value in the open market following flat demand from corporate and private sector in interbank. The dollar closed at Rs 118.60 for buying and Rs 118.80 for selling in open market against rupee. It gained 10 paisas. The pound sterling closed at Rs 158.30 for buying and Rs 158.50 for selling after 30 paisas gain against rupee, while euro remained dull by 25 paisas and closed at Rs 138.25 for buying and closed at Rs 138.45 for selling. Published in Daily Times, May 30th 2018.