Karachi, October 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the latest foreign currency exchange rates for Thursday, reflecting the weighted average customer rates provided by commercial banks across the country.
According to the central bank, the rates are compiled based on indicative data submitted by major commercial banks, which represent the average exchange rates offered to customers for foreign currency transactions. The SBP clarified that these figures are published for informational purposes only and may vary slightly among individual banks depending on market conditions and transaction volumes.
The updated exchange rates help businesses, traders, and individuals monitor market trends and make informed decisions regarding foreign exchange transactions. The SBP emphasized that these indicative rates are not binding and are subject to change as per daily fluctuations in the interbank and open market.
Below are the weighted average exchange rates issued by the State Bank of Pakistan as of October 16, 2025:
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.4811 | 76.5917 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 182.5119 | 182.8046 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 200.1666 | 200.4701 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 352.7823 | 353.3458 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 39.4094 | 39.4607 |
| Euro (EUR) | 327.3985 | 327.9073 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 376.5506 | 377.1460 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.8595 | 1.8622 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.8983 | 75.0100 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 280.8877 | 281.3196 |
The SBP reiterated that these exchange rates reflect general market conditions and are intended to promote transparency and consistency in currency dealings across Pakistan’s financial sector.