KARACHI, April 19 — Currency dealers in Pakistan released the latest foreign exchange rates on Sunday, providing updated benchmarks for individuals, businesses and travelers dealing in global currencies.
The rates, compiled by money changers in the open market, reflect prevailing demand and supply dynamics as well as international currency movements against the Pakistani Rupee.
The United States dollar was quoted at 279.00 for buying and 279.95 for selling, remaining largely stable compared to recent sessions. The Euro traded between 328.23 and 335.22, while the British Pound Sterling stood at 376.78 for buying and 384.00 for selling, maintaining its position as one of the strongest currencies in the local market.
Currencies of Gulf countries, which are widely used for remittances, also showed relative stability. The Saudi Riyal was quoted at 74.40/75.40, and the UAE Dirham at 75.95/77.05.
Below are the open market exchange rates recorded on April 19, 2026:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 198.17 | 204.75 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 729.00 | 739.75 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 202.05 | 207.90 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 36.45 | 37.55 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.25 | 43.65 |
| Euro | EUR | 328.23 | 335.22 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.10 | 36.05 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 2.03 | 2.22 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.74 | 1.84 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 878.15 | 888.30 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 65.30 | 66.75 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 162.45 | 164.10 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.60 | 27.90 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.75 | 734.20 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 71.35 | 72.85 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.40 | 75.40 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 217.78 | 223.30 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.25 | 30.55 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 355.05 | 358.90 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.05 | 8.25 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 75.95 | 77.05 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 376.78 | 384.00 |
| US Dollar | USD | 279.00 | 279.95 |
Analysts say exchange rates in Pakistan’s open market often fluctuate in response to external account pressures, remittance flows and global currency trends.
Disclaimer: Exchange rates are subject to change and may vary depending on location and volume of transaction.