Karachi, January 9, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank foreign currency rates for Friday, January 9, 2026, to assist banking consumers and businesses in planning their foreign exchange transactions. These rates provide a benchmark for commercial banks and help individuals, importers, exporters, and investors make informed decisions.
The SBP clarified that these rates are compiled for informational purposes only. They reflect the indicative buying and selling rates quoted by various commercial banks for their clients and are not legally binding. The rates are based on data provided daily by commercial banks, representing an average of rates for customer transactions.
The interbank foreign currency rates as of January 9, 2026, are as follows:
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.2038 | 76.3138 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 187.2746 | 187.5690 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 201.7014 | 202.0102 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 349.8310 | 350.3742 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 40.1006 | 40.1524 |
| Euro (EUR) | 325.9600 | 326.4532 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 375.7138 | 376.2974 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.7780 | 1.7806 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.5971 | 74.7050 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 279.7503 | 280.1754 |
These rates are closely monitored by businesses engaged in import-export, investors, and travelers. Keeping track of SBP’s interbank rates is essential for accurate financial planning, currency conversion, and risk management.