On Monday, the rates of the dollar reached a new high of Rs181.30 in the open market and Rs178.17 in the interbank.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, the dollar closed at a new high of Rs178.17 on the interbank market.

The report said in the open market also, the dollar became more expensive by one rupee and thirty paise.

In the last seven months and 20 days, the dollar has gone up by Rs25.89.

Economists said the rupee was still under pressure even after receiving Rs3 billion in cash from Saudi Arabia.

As per the report, the euro also rose by 50 paise to Rs202.50 and the British pound by one rupee to Rs239.

 Reporter: Ashraf Khan