Karachi, January 9, 2026 — Exchange companies across Pakistan on Friday released the latest open market currency rates to assist the general public, overseas Pakistanis, and businesses involved in foreign exchange transactions. The updated rates reflect demand and supply conditions in the open market and are widely used for travel, remittances, and trade-related dealings.
According to market sources, the foreign exchange market remained relatively stable during the day, with minor fluctuations seen in major global currencies against the Pakistani rupee. The US dollar continued to trade within a narrow range, while the British pound and euro remained firm due to ongoing developments in international financial markets. Gulf currencies also held steady, supported by consistent demand linked to remittances and regional trade.
Currency dealers noted that open market rates may vary slightly from one city to another depending on liquidity, transaction volume, and local market conditions. They added that investors and consumers should closely monitor daily updates, as exchange rates are sensitive to global economic indicators, interest rate expectations, and geopolitical events.
Below is the table showing the latest open market currency rates in Pakistan, updated at 1:25 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on January 9, 2026:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.5 | 191 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 744 | 754 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 205 |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | 39.58 | 39.98 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.72 | 44.12 |
| Euro | EUR | 327 | 330.5 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.69 | 36.04 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.03 | 3.12 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.78 | 1.88 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908 | 918 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 68.6 | 69.2 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 161.24 | 163.24 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.66 | 27.96 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 728.5 | 738.5 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.26 | 76.96 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.85 | 75.5 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 217.5 | 221.5 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.25 | 30.55 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 351.82 | 354.57 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.88 | 9.03 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 76.45 | 77.35 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 377 | 381 |
| US Dollar | USD | 280.8 | 282.75 |
Disclaimer: Open market rates are indicative and may change without notice. Actual rates may vary based on location and transaction size.
