Foreign Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan โ€“ March 16, 2026

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Karachi, March 16, 2026 โ€“ Forex companies in Pakistan have issued the latest foreign currency exchange rates for Monday, providing updated buying and selling prices for major international currencies. These rates are widely used by money changers, travelers, importers, exporters, and overseas Pakistanis who regularly deal in foreign exchange.

According to the latest market update, the US Dollar is being bought at Rs279.00 and sold at Rs280.35 in the open market. Meanwhile, the Euro is trading at Rs320.59 for buying and Rs324.05 for selling, reflecting stable demand for the European currency in Pakistan.

The UK Pound Sterling remains among the strongest currencies in the local market, with a buying rate of Rs371.65 and a selling rate of Rs375.25. Similarly, Gulf currencies such as the Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham, and Qatari Riyal continue to be actively traded due to Pakistanโ€™s strong remittance flows from the Middle East.

Other commonly traded currencies, including the Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, and Japanese Yen, also showed stable movement in the open market.

Below are the latest foreign currency exchange rates in Pakistan as of March 16, 2026.

CurrencyBuying (PKR)Selling (PKR)
Australian Dollar193.40197.00
Bahrain Dinar730.65730.70
Canadian Dollar202.18206.50
China Yuan36.5037.75
Danish Krone43.3243.72
Euro320.59324.05
Hong Kong Dollar34.8035.80
Indian Rupee2.402.85
Japanese Yen1.71771.8164
Kuwaiti Dinar889.45900.25
Malaysian Ringgit65.2566.45
New Zealand Dollar162.77166.25
Norwegian Krone27.6127.91
Omani Riyal715.65725.65
Qatari Riyal74.6075.30
Saudi Riyal73.7574.70
Singapore Dollar214.34219.25
Swedish Korona30.1530.45
Swiss Franc355.00358.85
Thai Baht8.058.15
UAE Dirham75.5076.75
UK Pound Sterling371.65375.25
US Dollar279.00280.35

Disclaimer:

Exchange rates may vary slightly depending on the location, market demand, and individual exchange companies. The above rates are provided for informational purposes and may change during the day based on market conditions.