Karachi, January 8, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates to assist banking consumers, traders, and businesses in managing their currency transactions. These rates provide an indicative guide for the buying and selling of major currencies in Pakistan’s interbank market.
According to the SBP, the interbank forex rates are compiled from the exchange rate sheets issued daily by commercial banks across the country. The rates represent an estimate of the prices at which banks conduct commercial transactions with their clients and are intended for informational purposes only.
On January 8, 2026, the interbank market showed minor variations across major currencies, reflecting stable trading conditions. The US Dollar was recorded at a buying rate of Rs279.7891 and a selling rate of Rs280.2142, while the Euro was quoted at Rs326.7774 for buying and Rs327.2669 for selling. The British Pound Sterling traded at Rs376.4364 (buying) and Rs377.0297 (selling), and the UAE Dirham stood at Rs76.2130 and Rs76.3209 for buying and selling, respectively.
Other currencies, including the Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Saudi Riyal, and Chinese Yuan, also maintained relatively steady levels in the interbank market, signaling a stable foreign exchange environment.
Daily Interbank Forex Rates – January 8, 2026
Currency Buying (PKR) Selling (PKR)
| USD | 279.7891 | 280.2142 |
| EUR | 326.7774 | 327.2669 |
| GBP | 376.4364 | 377.0297 |
| AED | 76.2130 | 76.3209 |
| AUD | 187.4999 | 187.7870 |
| CAD | 201.6979 | 202.0021 |
| CHF | 350.8929 | 351.4363 |
| CNY | 40.0901 | 40.1416 |
| JPY | 1.7864 | 1.7891 |
| SAR | 74.6061 | 74.7154 |
The SBP emphasized that these rates are for reference purposes and may vary slightly from the actual transaction rates offered by commercial banks to their customers.