Karachi, April 2, 2026 – Money changers in Pakistan have issued the latest foreign currency exchange rates for Thursday, providing updated benchmarks for traders, businesses, and international travelers. These rates reflect open market trends and are subject to fluctuations based on global currency movements, demand-supply dynamics, and economic developments.
The exchange rate of the US Dollar (USD) remained relatively stable, trading at Rs279 for buying and Rs280.15 for selling. Meanwhile, the UK Pound Sterling (GBP) continued to trade at higher levels, reflecting strength in global markets, while the Euro (EUR) also maintained an upward trend.
Currencies from the Gulf region, including the Saudi Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED), remained stable, which is particularly important for remittance inflows into Pakistan. Asian currencies such as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Japanese Yen (JPY) showed minor variations, indicating balanced trade activity.
Below is the detailed table of foreign exchange rates as of April 2, 2026:
| Currency | Symbol | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 189.97 | 197.00 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 732.00 | 743.15 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 198.38 | 204.15 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 36.65 | 37.60 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.25 | 43.65 |
| Euro | EUR | 322.13 | 329.51 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.01 | 36.01 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 2.05 | 2.31 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.72 | 1.82 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 889.40 | 901.45 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 65.25 | 66.45 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 157.75 | 164.57 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.65 | 27.95 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 719.15 | 734.10 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.33 | 74.30 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.30 | 75.45 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 213.87 | 221.83 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.20 | 30.50 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 355.00 | 358.85 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.00 | 8.15 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 75.97 | 77.27 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 370.17 | 377.47 |
| US Dollar | USD | 279.00 | 280.15 |
Analysis:
The Pakistani rupee showed relative stability against major global currencies in the open market. The steady performance of Gulf currencies highlights consistent remittance flows, while higher values of GBP and EUR indicate ongoing strength in European markets. Traders are closely monitoring global inflation trends, oil prices, and geopolitical developments, which continue to influence currency parity.
Disclaimer:
Exchange rates are provided by local money changers and may vary slightly across different cities and exchange companies. These rates are indicative and subject to change without prior notice based on market conditions.