Karachi, January 16, 2026 — Currency exchange companies across Pakistan have released the latest open market currency exchange rates for Friday to facilitate traders, travelers, importers, exporters, and the general public.
According to market data, the following exchange rates were updated at 10:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on January 16, 2026. These rates reflect buying and selling prices in the open market and may vary slightly from city to city depending on demand, supply, and market conditions.
The US dollar continued to trade above the Rs280 mark in the open market, while major global currencies such as the UK pound, euro, and Swiss franc also remained firm against the Pakistani rupee. Gulf currencies, including the Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, showed marginal fluctuations, reflecting steady demand due to remittances and travel-related transactions.
Below is the updated table of open market currency exchange rates in Pakistan:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 186 | 191 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 744.1 | 754.1 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 200.75 | 205.5 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.59 | 39.99 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.75 | 44.15 |
| Euro | EUR | 326 | 329 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.75 | 36.1 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.04 | 3.13 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.76 | 1.86 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908.1 | 918.1 |
| 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 | 728.7 | 738.7 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.26 | 76.96 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.85 | 75.25 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 216.5 | 221.5 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.25 | 30.55 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 351.82 | 354.57 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.89 | 9.04 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 76.6 | 77.1 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 376.75 | 380 |
| US Dollar | USD | 280.7 | 282.8 |
Disclaimer: Exchange rates are indicative and may change throughout the day. Rates may vary slightly among exchange companies and cities across Pakistan.