Pakistan’s open market is witnessing steady trading in major foreign currencies today as the rupee is holding its ground against global units. The US dollar is currently being bought at Rs 281.05 and sold at Rs 282.80, remaining the most influential currency for Pakistan’s trade and import payments.
Pakistani families receiving remittances from the United States are continuing to track the dollar closely, as overseas income is supporting household budgets and savings.
Currencies from the Gulf region are also showing stable movement. The Saudi riyal is trading at Rs 74.90 for buying and Rs 75.55 for selling, while the UAE dirham is being bought at Rs 76.55 and sold at Rs 77.55. These rates are particularly important for millions of Pakistani workers employed in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, whose monthly earnings are supporting families back home.
The Omani riyal remains one of the strongest currencies, trading at Rs 728.65 (buying) and Rs 738.65 (selling). Workers in Oman are continuing to benefit from the riyal’s high value, as remittances are translating into stronger rupee returns.
European and North American currencies are also attracting attention. The UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 376.75 and sold at Rs 380.55, supported by regular inflows from Pakistani students and professionals in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar is trading at Rs 202.60 for buying and Rs 206.60 for selling, reflecting steady remittance activity from Canada.
Overall, today’s currency movement is showing balanced trends, with overseas employment and remittance inflows continuing to provide support to Pakistan’s economy and household finances.
