Karachi, August 11, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee posted a modest gain on Monday in the interbank foreign exchange market, despite persistent demand for the US dollar to meet foreign payment obligations.
The rupee appreciated by two paisas, closing at PKR 282.45 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of PKR 282.47.
Currency market analysts noted that the first trading day of the week typically sees higher demand for the greenback. However, a steady flow of export receipts and workers’ remittances helped the Pakistani rupee maintain a positive trajectory.
Investor confidence strengthened after Pakistan recorded over $3 billion in receipts for July 2025, including $3.21 billion in workers’ remittances—a 7.4% year-on-year increase from July 2024’s $3 billion.
Nonetheless, economists cautioned that the rupee faces challenges ahead. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that imports jumped to $5.45 billion in July 2025, up 29.25% from $4.22 billion a year earlier, and 12.37% higher than June 2025.
On the positive side, exports offered some cushion, growing by 17% year-on-year to $2.70 billion in July 2025, compared to $2.31 billion in the same month last year. Month-on-month, exports climbed 9% from $2.48 billion in June.
Experts suggest that a balanced mix of stronger exports, consistent remittance inflows, and stricter monitoring of dollar transactions could help sustain Pakistani rupee stability and support the country’s foreign exchange reserves in the months ahead.