Amid the sharp decrease in oil prices and the downward trend in stock exchange markets, the dollar gained Rs2.34 against the Pakistan rupee on Monday, 24 News reported.

The sharp rise in the dollar price was witnessed in the inter-bank rate, as the greenback was available for Rs156.58 against the previous level of Rs154.24.

On the other hand, forex dealers said, the dollar rose by 70 paisas in the open market and was being traded at Rs155.

The latest surge in the dollar price followed the slump witnessed by the stock exchange earlier in the day.