Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the official interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers and financial institutions. These rates provide an indicative benchmark for commercial transactions and are updated daily based on data from leading commercial banks.
According to the SBP, the interbank rates are compiled from exchange rate sheets issued by various commercial banks, reflecting the estimated buying and selling rates for key foreign currencies. The central bank emphasized that the rates are for information purposes only and may vary slightly across different banks.
Market analysts noted that these official rates are widely used by traders, importers, exporters, and businesses for planning currency-related transactions. They also serve as a reference point for remittances and international trade settlements.
The latest interbank foreign exchange rates for major currencies in Pakistan are as follows:
| Currency | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.1358 | 76.2431 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 198.0808 | 198.3818 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 206.7294 | 207.0408 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 365.0937 | 365.6695 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 40.2689 | 40.3206 |
| Euro (EUR) | 334.9975 | 335.5001 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 386.7586 | 387.3572 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 1.8265 | 1.8292 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.5281 | 74.6373 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 279.5201 | 279.9452 |
These official interbank rates offer a transparent guide for currency conversion and help maintain stability in Pakistan’s financial and banking systems.