The latest available rates from Pakistan’s interbank foreign exchange market showed the US dollar settling at Rs 278.25 for buying and Rs 278.75 for selling, reflecting continued stability in the country’s currency market ahead of the weekend.
As financial markets remain closed on Saturday, these rates represent the most recent interbank closing levels released by the banking sector and continue to serve as a key benchmark for commercial banks, importers, exporters, investors and policymakers.
The British pound sterling closed at Rs 372.27 for buying and Rs 372.94 for selling, while the euro settled at Rs 321.99 and Rs 322.57, respectively. Market participants closely monitor these currencies due to their significance in international trade, investment flows and overseas transactions.
Among Gulf currencies, the UAE dirham closed at Rs 75.77 for buying and Rs 75.91 for selling, while the Saudi riyal ended the trading session at Rs 74.13 and Rs 74.26, respectively. These currencies remain particularly important for Pakistan because of the large volume of remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis working in the Gulf region.
The latest interbank data also showed the Canadian dollar closing at Rs 199.14 for buying and Rs 199.50 for selling. The Australian dollar settled at Rs195.89 and Rs196.24, while the Singapore dollar closed at Rs216.65 and Rs217.04, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Swiss franc remained among the strongest currencies against the Pakistani rupee, ending the session at Rs349.71 for buying and Rs 350.33 for selling. The Chinese yuan closed at Rs 41.14 and Rs 41.21, reflecting ongoing trade relations between Pakistan and China.
Financial analysts noted that exchange-rate movements continue to be influenced by several factors, including foreign exchange reserves, remittance inflows, trade activity and developments in global financial markets.
A relatively stable interbank exchange rate environment is helping businesses manage import and export planning more effectively while reducing uncertainty linked to currency volatility. Consumers also benefit indirectly, as stable exchange rates can help limit sudden increases in the cost of imported goods and raw materials.
Market observers are expected to continue monitoring key global developments, including international oil prices, interest-rate decisions by major central banks and economic growth trends, all of which may influence currency movements when trading resumes next week.
For now, the latest available interbank closing rates indicate that the Pakistani rupee is maintaining a relatively stable position against major international currencies as the market heads into the weekend.
| Flag | Code | Bank Buying | Bank Selling |
|---|---|---|---|
 | USD | 278.25 | 278.75 |
 | GBP | 372.27 | 372.94 |
 | EUR | 321.99 | 322.57 |
 | AED | 75.77 | 75.91 |
 | SAR | 74.13 | 74.26 |
 | CAD | 199.14 | 199.5 |
 | AUD | 195.89 | 196.24 |
 | CNY | 41.14 | 41.21 |
 | HKD | 35.51 | 35.57 |
 | JPY | 1.73 | 1.74 |
 | SGD | 216.65 | 217.04 |
 | SEK | 29.45 | 29.5 |
 | CHF | 349.71 | 350.33 |
 | THB | 8.48 | 8.5 |
 | DKK | 42.99 | 43.16 |
