Karachi, October 30, 2025 – The British Pound Sterling (GBP) continues to show strength against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as foreign exchange markets remain influenced by global economic conditions and domestic financial policies.
As of 9:05 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the buying rate of one UK Pound Sterling in the open market stood at Rs372.98, while the selling rate was Rs376.76. These rates are determined by currency dealers and exchange companies operating in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Rates may slightly vary across financial centers due to local market dynamics and currency availability.
The buying rate refers to the price at which exchange companies or banks purchase Pounds from customers, while the selling rate represents the amount at which they sell the currency to buyers. These rates fluctuate during the day, driven by changes in foreign exchange reserves, import demand, global inflation trends, and monetary policies in both the UK and Pakistan.
The GBP to PKR exchange rate is influenced primarily by open market forces, including demand from importers, students, travelers, and investors dealing with the UK. Unlike interbank rates, open market rates reflect real-time buying and selling trends among consumers.
Currency analysts say the British Pound remains one of the most traded foreign currencies in Pakistan due to strong trade, education, and remittance links with the United Kingdom. Any fluctuations in the GBP/PKR rate directly impact import costs and travel expenses for Pakistanis.