Karachi, January 17, 2026 – Exchange companies across Pakistan have issued the latest open market currency exchange rates to assist the general public in foreign currency dealings.
According to market data, the following exchange rates were updated at 8:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on Saturday, January 17, 2026. These rates reflect buying and selling prices quoted by exchange companies in the open market.
Open Market Currency Exchange Rates (PKR)
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.50 | 190.50 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 744.00 | 754.00 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201.00 | 206.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | 39.73 | 40.13 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.27 | 43.67 |
| Euro | EUR | 325.50 | 329.00 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.90 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.01 | 3.10 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.76 | 1.86 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908.00 | 918.00 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 68.55 | 69.15 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 158.95 | 160.95 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.56 | 27.86 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 728.60 | 738.60 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.26 | 76.96 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.90 | 75.30 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 216.50 | 221.50 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.16 | 30.46 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 347.74 | 350.49 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.74 | 8.89 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 76.60 | 77.20 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 375.50 | 379.00 |
| US Dollar | USD | 280.65 | 282.75 |
Market Insight
Currency exchange rates in the open market may fluctuate during the day depending on supply, demand, and global financial trends. Importers, exporters, travelers, and overseas Pakistanis are advised to stay updated before conducting transactions.
Disclaimer
The above rates are indicative and provided for information purposes only. Actual exchange rates may vary slightly between cities and exchange companies. Buyers are advised to confirm rates from authorized dealers before executing any transaction.