The Pakistani rupee is continuing to trade within a controlled range against major global currencies on Monday, 11 May 2026, as interbank and open market rates remain closely aligned across key forex pairs.
The US Dollar is being traded at Rs. 278.60 buying and Rs. 279.10 selling in interbank, while open market levels are recorded at Rs. 279.10 buying and Rs. 279.85 selling, reflecting steady import demand and managed foreign reserves.
The British Pound is holding at Rs. 377.74 buying and Rs. 378.42 selling in interbank, while open market trading is slightly higher, influencing external payment flows and service sector transactions.
The UAE Dirham continues to trade at Rs. 75.95 buying and Rs. 76.95 selling, supporting Pakistan’s remittance-driven inflows from Gulf economies.
The Saudi Riyal is being recorded at Rs. 74.27 buying and Rs. 74.40 selling in interbank, while open market remains marginally higher, reflecting consistent pilgrimage-related currency demand.
The Canadian Dollar is trading at Rs. 203.52 buying and Rs. 203.89 selling in interbank, while open market is showing movement between Rs. 202.38 and Rs. 208.38, impacting education and trade settlements.
The Omani Riyal remains one of the strongest currencies in the system at Rs. 722.50 buying and Rs. 737.59 selling in interbank, with open market closely aligned due to steady Gulf inflows.
Market Outlook
The overall currency trend is reflecting a balance between import demand and remittance inflows. While the rupee remains under pressure from external payments, steady Gulf inflows and controlled market liquidity are helping maintain stability across major currency pairs.
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