Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Exchange companies across Pakistan have released the latest daily open market currency rates for Friday, providing updated guidance to individuals and businesses involved in foreign exchange transactions.
According to market data, the currency rates were updated at 10:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and reflect prevailing demand and supply conditions in the open market. These rates are widely used by travelers, importers, exporters, and remittance recipients to assess real-time currency values.
The US Dollar (USD) continued to trade steadily against the Pakistani Rupee, while major global currencies such as the Euro (EUR), UK Pound Sterling (GBP), and Swiss Franc (CHF) remained firm. Gulf currencies, including the Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), and Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), also held stable positions, supported by consistent remittance inflows.
Asian currencies like the Chinese Yuan (CNY), Japanese Yen (JPY), and Indian Rupee (INR) showed mixed trends, reflecting regional market movements. Meanwhile, commodity-linked currencies such as the Australian Dollar (AUD) and Canadian Dollar (CAD) traded within a narrow range.
Below is the detailed table of open market buying and selling rates for major international currencies in Pakistan:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 189.51 | 194.59 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 743.90 | 753.89 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201.77 | 205.25 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 38.00 | 42.50 |
| Euro | EUR | 327.67 | 331.68 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.75 | 1.85 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908.00 | 917.97 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.90 | 75.35 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 76.55 | 77.35 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 376.44 | 380.79 |
| US Dollar | USD | 280.75 | 282.55 |
Disclaimer: Currency rates may vary slightly among exchange companies and are subject to change based on market fluctuations.