Karachi, March 23, 2026 — Exchange companies in Pakistan have released the latest foreign currency rates against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with Gulf currencies remaining in sharp focus due to strong remittance inflows and regional trade links.
According to the updated rates, major Gulf currencies such as the Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham, Qatari Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar, Bahraini Dinar, and Omani Riyal continue to show stability against the rupee, reflecting steady demand in the local market.
Currency dealers noted that exchange rates are influenced by interbank trends, global economic conditions, and remittance flows from overseas Pakistanis, particularly those working in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Latest Currency Exchange Rates (March 23, 2026)
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | 886.55 | 896.25 |
| Bahraini Dinar | 731.80 | 741.80 |
| Omani Riyal | 716.00 | 726.10 |
| UAE Dirham | 75.55 | 76.90 |
| Saudi Riyal | 73.80 | 74.75 |
| Qatari Riyal | 73.19 | 74.35 |
| US Dollar | 279.25 | 280.30 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 370.36 | 374.25 |
| Euro | 319.98 | 324.05 |
| Swiss Franc | 355.00 | 358.85 |
| Canadian Dollar | 200.01 | 205.15 |
| Australian Dollar | 194.97 | 198.00 |
| Singapore Dollar | 213.84 | 218.25 |
| New Zealand Dollar | 160.71 | 165.25 |
| Chinese Yuan | 36.60 | 37.65 |
| Japanese Yen | 1.7253 | 1.8245 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 65.30 | 66.50 |
| Thai Baht | 8.10 | 8.25 |
| Danish Krone | 43.32 | 43.72 |
| Norwegian Krone | 27.61 | 27.91 |
| Swedish Krona | 30.15 | 30.45 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | 34.90 | 35.90 |
| Indian Rupee | 2.15 | 2.45 |
Market Insight
Forex experts say Gulf currencies remain crucial for Pakistan’s economy due to consistent remittance inflows, especially from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Any fluctuations in these currencies can directly impact local exchange markets and household inflows.
The US dollar also remained relatively stable, continuing to guide overall currency market sentiment in Pakistan.
Disclaimer
Exchange rates are subject to change based on market conditions and may vary slightly across different exchange companies and locations.