Major foreign currencies are continuing to remain under close watch in Pakistan as import costs, remittance inflows, overseas trade and business payments are staying directly linked with exchange rate movements in both the open market and the interbank market.
The US dollar, British pound, Saudi riyal, UAE dirham, Canadian dollar and Omani riyal are continuing to influence Pakistan’s external trade and financial activity as businesses and consumers monitor daily fluctuations.
USD to PKR Today
USD to PKR today, 08 May 2026, is standing at Rs. 279.05 for buying and Rs. 279.80 for selling in the open market. In the interbank market, the US dollar is being traded at Rs. 278.60 for buying and Rs. 279.10 for selling.
The US dollar is continuing to impact Pakistan’s import bill, especially in petroleum products, machinery, edible oil and industrial raw materials. The currency trend is also influencing inflation and foreign exchange reserves.
GBP to PKR Today
GBP to PKR today is being traded at Rs. 378.44 for buying and Rs. 382.45 for selling in the open market, while the interbank rate is standing at Rs. 378.80 for buying and Rs. 379.48 for selling.
The British Pound is continuing to remain important for overseas education, remittances and trade activity between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Exchange rate movements are affecting tuition payments and international commercial transactions.
AED to PKR Today
AED to PKR today is standing at Rs 75.90 for buying and Rs 76.90 for selling in the open market.
The UAE dirham is continuing to play a major role because of strong remittance inflows from Pakistani workers living in the United Arab Emirates. Trade and travel links with Dubai and other emirates are also influencing demand for the currency.
SAR to PKR Today
The SAR to PKR rate today is recorded at Rs. 74.30 for buying and Rs. 75.00 for selling in the open market. In the interbank market, the Saudi Riyal is standing at Rs 74.27 for buying and Rs 74.40 for selling.
The Saudi Riyal is continuing to remain one of the most actively used currencies in Pakistan due to Umrah travel, employment opportunities and remittance inflows from Saudi Arabia.
CAD to PKR Today
CAD to PKR today is standing at Rs. 203.16 for buying and Rs. 207.18 for selling in the open market. In the interbank market, the Canadian dollar is trading at Rs. 204.29 for buying and Rs. 204.65 for selling.
The Canadian dollar is continuing to affect overseas education payments, immigration-related financial planning and trade ties between Pakistan and Canada.
OMR to PKR Today
OMR to PKR today is being traded at Rs. 722.00 for buying and Rs. 733.05 for selling in the open market.
The Omani Riyal is continuing to remain significant because of remittances sent by Pakistani workers in Oman and expanding economic ties with Gulf countries.
Pakistan’s currency market is continuing to reflect broader economic activity, with exchange rates influencing import expenses, trade payments and remittance inflows across multiple sectors of the economy.
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