Karachi, July 23, 2025 – The latest foreign currency exchange rates for Pakistan have been released for Wednesday, marking the start of daily trading in the open market. These rates play a crucial role in shaping both personal remittances and corporate transactions, offering insights into Pakistan’s currency exchange landscape.
The foreign currency exchange market in Pakistan continues to reflect fluctuations influenced by global economic trends, domestic demand, and political developments. Exchange companies and money changers rely heavily on these rates for facilitating cross-border trade, remittances, and personal travel requirements.
The foreign currency exchange rate for the US Dollar (USD) stood at Rs287.20 for buying and Rs288.70 for selling in the open market, maintaining its strong position amid high demand for imports and debt repayments. The UK Pound Sterling (GBP), a frequently traded foreign currency, was available at Rs386.40 for buying and Rs390.40 for selling, showing slight movement compared to the previous day.
Among Gulf currencies, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) was trading at Rs76.75 buying and Rs77.40 selling, while the UAE Dirham (AED) was available at Rs78.90 and Rs79.55, respectively. The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the highest-valued currencies, stood at Rs931.70 for buying and Rs943.70 for selling.
Below are the foreign currency exchange rates as recorded in the open market:
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.00 | 191.00 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 763.00 | 773.00 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 210.50 | 215.50 |
Chinese Yuan | CNY | 39.25 | 39.65 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 44.17 | 44.57 |
Euro | EUR | 334.40 | 338.40 |
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 | 931.70 | 943.70 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 66.40 | 67.00 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 167.36 | 169.36 |
Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.53 | 27.83 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 747.70 | 757.70 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.43 | 78.13 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 76.75 | 77.40 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 221.90 | 226.90 |
Swedish Krona | SEK | 29.00 | 29.30 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 352.88 | 355.63 |
Thai Baht | THB | 8.57 | 8.72 |
UAE Dirham | AED | 78.90 | 79.55 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 386.40 | 390.40 |
US Dollar | USD | 287.20 | 288.70 |
The currency exchange rates are subject to change depending on market demand and global forex trends. It is advisable to check with licensed money changers or banks for real-time updates before initiating any foreign currency transaction.