Karachi, August 5, 2025 – The exchange rate of the Saudi Riyal (SAR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) saw marginal movement in the open market today.
As of 9:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the buying rate of one Saudi Riyal stood at Rs 75.74, while the selling rate was Rs 76.00.
These daily rates are determined by fluctuations in supply and demand of foreign currencies and are subject to continuous variation. The buying rate reflects the amount in rupees that banks or exchange companies are willing to pay customers for one riyal. Conversely, the selling rate denotes the price in rupees at which they will sell one riyal to customers.
The Riyal-to-Rupee exchange rate is closely monitored by importers, overseas workers, and investors, particularly due to Pakistan’s large expatriate population in Saudi Arabia, whose remittances are a major source of foreign exchange.
Market analysts point out that any shift in regional economic indicators or changes in international oil prices can influence the parity between the riyal and rupee. The strength of the rupee, in turn, affects local inflation and the purchasing power of overseas remittances sent in riyals.
It is advised that customers check with multiple exchange providers before making transactions, as open market rupee to riyal rates can vary slightly between cities and financial institutions.