Open Market Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – 17 August 2026

Foreign currency rates in Pakistan’s open market showed the latest trade updates today, reflecting current market demand and liquidity. For traders, overseas workers, and travellers tracking the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), keeping an eye on these daily fluctuations is essential. 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overflow-y: auto; padding: 8px; background: var(--dawn-bg-sub); } .dawn-rate-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; } /* ========================= RATE CARD ========================= */ .dawn-rate-card { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 50px; padding: 8px 10px; background: var(--dawn-bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--dawn-border); border-radius: 3px; transition: .18s ease; } .dawn-rate-card:hover { border-color: var(--dawn-brand); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px var(--dawn-shadow); } .dawn-currency { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; } .dawn-flag { width: 24px; height: 16px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid var(--dawn-border); flex-shrink: 0; } .dawn-currency-info { min-width: 0; } .dawn-code { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dawn-text-main); line-height: 1.2; } .dawn-currency-name { display: block; max-width: 150px; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; 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} .dawn-currency-name { max-width: 82px; } .dawn-rate-item { min-width: 64px; } .dawn-rate-number { font-size: 8.5px; } } Open Market Currency Rates 🌙 Dark Updated Rates Graph FAQs ⌕ What is the open market rate? + The open market rate is the rate used by currency exchange companies for buying and selling foreign currency to the public. What is the US Dollar rate today? + The US Dollar buying rate is 278.50 PKR and the selling rate is 278.70 PKR. What is the Saudi Riyal rate today? + The Saudi Riyal buying rate is 74.05 PKR and the selling rate is 74.70 PKR. What is the UK Pound rate today? + The UK Pound buying rate is 374.89 PKR and the selling rate is 380.84 PKR. What is the difference between buying and selling? + Buying is the rate an exchange company pays when you sell foreign currency. Selling is the rate you pay when purchasing foreign currency. Rate Disclaimer Open market rates are indicative and may change during the day. Rates are provided for informational purposes only. /* ========================= REVERSED DATA (STARTING WITH USD) ========================= */ const dawnForexData = [ {code:"USD", flag:"us", name:"US Dollar", buy:278.50, sell:278.70}, {code:"GBP", flag:"gb", name:"UK Pound Sterling", buy:374.89, sell:380.84}, {code:"AED", flag:"ae", name:"U.A.E Dirham", buy:76.15, sell:77.15}, {code:"THB", flag:"th", name:"Thai Baht", buy:8.75, sell:9.40}, {code:"CHF", flag:"ch", name:"Swiss Franc", buy:343.16, sell:347.93}, {code:"SEK", flag:"se", name:"Swedish Krona", buy:28.40, sell:28.90}, {code:"SGD", flag:"sg", name:"Singapore Dollar", buy:216.01, sell:224.04}, {code:"SAR", flag:"sa", name:"Saudi Riyal", buy:74.05, sell:74.70}, {code:"QAR", flag:"qa", name:"Qatari Riyal", buy:75.08, sell:76.25}, {code:"OMR", flag:"om", name:"Omani Riyal", buy:719.87, sell:730.35}, {code:"NOK", flag:"no", name:"Norwegian Krone", buy:28.15, sell:28.50}, {code:"NZD", flag:"nz", name:"New Zealand Dollar", buy:162.61, sell:165.78}, {code:"MYR", flag:"my", name:"Malaysian Ringgit", buy:68.00, sell:68.85}, {code:"KWD", flag:"kw", name:"Kuwaiti Dinar", buy:883.59, sell:893.65}, {code:"JPY", flag:"jp", name:"Japanese Yen", buy:1.73, sell:1.83}, {code:"INR", flag:"in", name:"Indian Rupee", buy:2.65, sell:3.25}, {code:"HKD", flag:"hk", name:"Hong Kong Dollar", buy:34.97, sell:35.97}, {code:"EUR", flag:"eu", name:"Euro", buy:320.05, sell:325.55}, {code:"DKK", flag:"dk", name:"Danish Krone", buy:42.75, sell:43.35}, {code:"CNY", flag:"cn", name:"China Yuan", buy:38.15, sell:38.90}, {code:"CAD", flag:"ca", name:"Canadian Dollar", buy:198.17, sell:202.70}, {code:"BHD", flag:"bh", name:"Bahrain Dinar", buy:735.25, sell:745.35}, {code:"AUD", flag:"au", name:"Australian Dollar", buy:194.61, sell:198.25} ]; /* ========================= THEME TOGGLE ========================= */ function dawnToggleTheme() { const widget = document.getElementById('dawn-forex-widget'); const icon = document.getElementById('dawn-theme-icon'); const text = document.getElementById('dawn-theme-text'); const isDark = widget.classList.toggle('dark-theme'); icon.innerHTML = isDark ? 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Open Market Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – 17 August 2026

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