Karachi, May 3, 2025 – The latest currency exchange rates in Pakistan have been released as of Saturday morning, marking the start of the trading day in the open market.
These currency exchange rates provide an essential snapshot for individuals and businesses engaging in international transactions, remittances, or foreign investments. The rates reflect both the buying and selling prices for various foreign currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), and are subject to fluctuations based on global economic conditions and local demand.
In today’s trading, the US Dollar (USD) opened at a buying rate of Rs. 281.35 and a selling rate of Rs. 282.85, maintaining its strength amid stable demand. The UK Pound Sterling (GBP) remains one of the highest-valued currencies, trading at Rs. 374.4 for buying and Rs. 377.9 for selling. The Euro (EUR) was recorded at Rs. 319.05 buying and Rs. 321.8 selling.
Among the Gulf currencies, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) stood at Rs. 75.00 buying and Rs. 75.55 selling, while the UAE Dirham (AED) traded at Rs. 76.55 buying and Rs. 77.20 selling. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) and Omani Riyal (OMR) remain among the strongest Middle Eastern currencies, with the KWD listed at Rs. 908.3 buying and Rs. 917.8 selling.
Other notable entries in today’s currency exchange rates include the Canadian Dollar (CAD) at Rs. 204.6 buying and Rs. 207.0 selling, and the Australian Dollar (AUD) at Rs. 181.5 buying and Rs. 183.75 selling. The Chinese Yuan (CNY) also showed modest strength, recorded at Rs. 37.59 for buying and Rs. 37.99 for selling.
For regional comparisons, the Indian Rupee (INR) was relatively weaker, with a buying rate of Rs. 3.23 and selling at Rs. 3.32. The Japanese Yen (JPY) was available at Rs. 1.96 buying and Rs. 2.01 selling.
These latest currency exchange rates are crucial for overseas Pakistanis sending remittances, travelers exchanging currency, and import/export businesses gauging financial forecasts. Given ongoing shifts in the global economy, it’s advisable to stay updated with the latest currency exchange rates regularly, as they can impact both domestic pricing and international trade strategies.