Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday published the latest interbank currency exchange rates to assist banking consumers, traders, and financial institutions in making informed decisions. The rates reflect the approximate values at which commercial banks are conducting foreign exchange transactions.
The SBP emphasized that the published rates are for information purposes only. They represent an estimate of exchange rates quoted by various commercial banks to their clients and are compiled from daily exchange rate sheets provided by the banks. These indicative rates are widely used for commercial transactions and currency conversions across Pakistan.
Below is the interbank currency exchange snapshot for March 5, 2026:
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.0347 | 76.1462 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 196.7055 | 197.0100 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 204.4084 | 204.7210 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 357.5573 | 358.1204 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 40.5285 | 40.5807 |
| Euro (EUR) | 323.9438 | 324.4333 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 372.1282 | 372.6932 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.7772 | 1.7798 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.3664 | 74.4758 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 279.1404 | 279.5655 |
Financial analysts noted that fluctuations in global currency markets and domestic economic indicators continue to influence interbank exchange rates. Traders and businesses often monitor these rates closely to plan imports, exports, and remittances.
The SBP regularly updates these interbank rates to maintain transparency in foreign exchange operations and provide a reliable reference for commercial banks, businesses, and individual clients across Pakistan.