The Pakistani rupee is continuously moving against major global currencies on 09 May 2026, as both interbank and open market sessions are reflecting changing demand patterns linked with imports, remittances, and international payments.
The US Dollar (USD to PKR) is holding at Rs. 278.60 (buying) and Rs. 279.10 (selling) in interbank trading, while the open market is recording Rs. 279.00 (buying) and Rs. 279.75 (selling). This steady upward pressure is keeping import costs elevated in Pakistan’s economy.
The British Pound (GBP to PKR) is being exchanged at Rs. 377.74 (buying) and Rs. 378.42 (selling) in the interbank, while the open market shows Rs. 379.19 (buying) and Rs. 383.70 (selling). This is contributing to higher foreign education and service payments.
The Saudi Riyal (SAR to PKR) is moving at Rs. 74.28 (buying) and Rs. 74.41 (selling) in the interbank, while open market rates remain at Rs. 74.30 (buying) and Rs. 75.00 (selling), showing continued remittance support from Gulf economies.
The UAE Dirham (AED to PKR) is trading at Rs. 76.00 (buying) and Rs. 77.00 (selling) in the open market, reflecting consistent inflows from overseas Pakistani workers.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD to PKR) is recorded at Rs. 203.99 (buying) and Rs. 204.36 (selling) in interbank, while open market rates are Rs. 203.02 (buying) and Rs. 207.25 (selling), showing stable overseas transaction demand.
The Omani Riyal (OMR to PKR) remains strongly valued at Rs. 722.47 (buying) and Rs. 733.08 (selling) in open market trading, reflecting high-value remittance inflows.
Overall, Pakistan’s currency market is continuing to reflect economic pressure from imports while simultaneously benefiting from steady foreign remittance support, keeping the forex system actively balanced.
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