Karachi, February 26, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Thursday, February 26, 2026, to assist banking consumers, traders, and financial institutions in conducting currency transactions. The rates provide guidance for buying and selling major international currencies in the interbank market.
The SBP noted that the rates are compiled from daily exchange rate sheets of commercial banks and are intended for informational purposes only. They represent an estimate of rates quoted by banks for commercial transactions with their customers.
Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 26, 2026
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.0646 | 76.1745 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 199.0795 | 199.3874 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 204.2892 | 204.5968 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 361.6403 | 362.2098 |
| China Yuan (CNY) | 40.8871 | 40.9414 |
| Euro (EUR) | 329.9881 | 330.4886 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 378.5421 | 379.1207 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.7900 | 1.7927 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.4430 | 74.5518 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 279.2422 | 279.6673 |
Market Overview
The US dollar remains the most actively traded currency in Pakistan, trading near Rs279.65 in the interbank market. The Euro and British Pound have shown minor fluctuations in line with global currency trends. Regional currencies such as the UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal remained relatively stable.
Banking consumers, importers, exporters, and remittance recipients are advised to check the interbank rates before executing foreign currency transactions, as rates may vary slightly among commercial banks depending on market demand, supply, and transaction volume.
Disclaimer: These interbank rates are for reference purposes only. Actual transaction rates may vary depending on the commercial bank, branch, and type of transaction.