ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee, which was on the verge of reaching a new all-time low low a few days ago, became the world’s best-performing currency in the week that ended on Friday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed relief that the “Imran Khan-ruined economy” is getting back on track on Saturday.
In five working days, the rupee gained the most, 3.9%, to Rs219.92 against the dollar, on the prospect of substantial inflows of foreign money.The premier noted on Twitter that the rupee gained 3.9% in a week to close at Rs219.92 against the dollar, stating that “Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s hard work is paying off, [PTI chief] Imran Khan-ruined economy is coming back on track.”