Karachi, December 23, 2025 – Exchange companies across Pakistan on Tuesday released the latest open market currency exchange rates to facilitate the general public, travelers, importers, exporters, and businesses dealing in foreign trade.
The currency market remained largely stable during the day, with minor fluctuations seen in major global currencies against the Pakistani rupee. Market participants said the exchange rates were influenced by routine demand and supply dynamics, interbank trends, and international market movements, while the local open market continued to reflect cautious trading.
According to exchange companies, the US dollar was traded at Rs281 for buying and Rs283.05 for selling, maintaining its recent range amid steady demand from importers. The UK pound sterling remained among the strongest currencies, quoted at Rs378.5 for buying and Rs382.5 for selling, while the euro was available at Rs330.6 buying and Rs334.1 selling.
Currencies from the Gulf region also showed stability, with the Saudi riyal trading at Rs74.9/75.5 and the UAE dirham quoted at Rs76.65/77.5, reflecting consistent remittance inflows. Among other notable currencies, the Kuwaiti dinar was traded at Rs912.4 buying and Rs921.4 selling, making it one of the highest-valued currencies in the local market.
Traders said exchange rates may continue to fluctuate in the coming days in response to global economic data, geopolitical developments, and changes in foreign exchange reserves.
Below are the open market currency exchange rates in Pakistan, updated at 1:40 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on December 23, 2025:
Open Market Currency Exchange Rates – December 23, 2025
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (Rs) | Selling (Rs) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 185.5 | 189 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 744.4 | 754.4 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 202.5 | 205 |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | 39.39 | 39.79 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.81 | 44.21 |
| Euro | EUR | 330.6 | 334.1 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.8 | 36.15 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.02 | 3.11 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.79 | 1.89 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 912.4 | 921.4 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 67.75 | 68.35 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 161.43 | 163.43 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.6 | 27.9 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 729.1 | 739.1 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.47 | 77.17 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.9 | 75.5 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 216.75 | 221.75 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.11 | 30.41 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 351.34 | 354.09 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.73 | 8.88 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 76.65 | 77.5 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 378.5 | 382.5 |
| US Dollar | USD | 281 | 283.05 |
Disclaimer: Exchange rates may vary slightly from city to city and are subject to change without prior notice.