Karachi, July 19, 2025 – The foreign currency exchange market in Pakistan opened with steady rates on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The open market continues to reflect minor fluctuations as foreign exchange dealers closely monitor global trends and domestic demand.
As of today, the US Dollar (USD) is being bought at Rs. 288.2 and sold at Rs. 288.5. The exchange rate of the British Pound Sterling (GBP) remains strong, with buying at Rs. 386.4 and selling at Rs. 390.4. Meanwhile, the Euro (EUR) is trading at Rs. 334.4 for buying and Rs. 338.4 for selling.
In the Gulf region’s foreign currency category, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) stands at Rs. 76.75 for buying and Rs. 77.4 for selling. The United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) is trading at Rs. 78.5 on the buying side and Rs. 79.4 on the selling side. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), known for its high value in the foreign exchange market, is priced at Rs. 931.7 (buying) and Rs. 943.7 (selling).
Other prominent currencies in the foreign exchange market include the Canadian Dollar (CAD) at Rs. 210.4 (buying) and Rs. 215.4 (selling), and the Australian Dollar (AUD) at Rs. 185.9 (buying) and Rs. 190.9 (selling). The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is available at Rs. 221.9 (buying) and Rs. 226.9 (selling).
Asian currencies also showed marginal movements. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is priced at Rs. 1.92 for buying and Rs. 2.02 for selling, while the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is at Rs. 39.18 (buying) and Rs. 39.58 (selling). The Indian Rupee (INR) stands at Rs. 3.22 for buying and Rs. 3.31 for selling.
The foreign exchange market remains an essential indicator of economic trends, with demand for foreign currencies affected by remittances, trade activity, and investor sentiment. Analysts expect the foreign exchange rates to remain relatively stable in the short term unless triggered by a major economic shift domestically or internationally.
Below is the detailed foreign currency exchange rate table as of July 19, 2025:
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 185.9 | 190.9 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 762.9 | 772.9 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 210.4 | 215.4 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.18 | 39.58 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 44.17 | 44.57 |
Euro | EUR | 334.4 | 338.4 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.81 | 36.16 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.22 | 3.31 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.92 | 2.02 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 931.7 | 943.7 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 66.4 | 67 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 167.36 | 169.36 |
Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.53 | 27.83 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 747.7 | 757.7 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.43 | 78.13 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76.75 | 77.4 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 221.9 | 226.9 |
Swedish Krona | SEK | 29 | 29.3 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 352.88 | 355.63 |
Thai Baht | THB | 8.57 | 8.72 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 78.5 | 79.4 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 386.4 | 390.4 |
US Dollar | USD | 288.2 | 288.5 |