Major foreign currencies are continuing to trade within a stable range against the Pakistani rupee as Pakistan’s forex market remains under focus due to import payments, remittance inflows and international trade activity.
The US dollar is maintaining its central role in the market as businesses and importers continue monitoring exchange rate trends. According to the latest market figures, the interbank dollar rate is standing at Rs 278.55 for buying and Rs 279.05 for selling. In the open market, the American currency is being traded at Rs 279.05 for buying and Rs 279.75 for selling.
The British pound is also continuing to hold firm in both trading segments. Interbank rates are showing the pound at Rs. 377.04 for buying and Rs. 377.72 for selling, while open market rates are remaining at Rs. 376.85 and Rs. 380.44, respectively. The pound’s movement is affecting educational expenses, business payments and overseas transactions linked with the United Kingdom.
Among Gulf currencies, the Saudi riyal and UAE dirham are continuing to attract attention because of Pakistan’s strong employment and trade relations with the Middle East. The Saudi Riyal is being traded at Rs. 74.24 and Rs. 74.37 in the interbank market, while open market rates are standing at Rs. 74.35 for buying and Rs. 75.05 for selling. The UAE dirham is remaining at Rs. 75.85 for buying and Rs. 76.65 for selling in the open market.
The Omani riyal is continuing to maintain significant value in the foreign exchange market. Open market rates are showing the OMR at Rs 721.50 for buying and Rs 732.59 for selling, reflecting strong demand linked with remittance inflows from Pakistani workers in Oman.
At the same time, the Canadian dollar is being traded at Rs. 203.45 for buying and Rs. 203.81 for selling in interbank dealings, while open market rates are standing at Rs. 202.35 and Rs. 208.35, respectively. The exchange rate is influencing cross-border education, trade and financial transactions involving Canada.
Currency trends are continuing to play an important role in Pakistan’s economic environment, as exchange rate stability directly impacts import costs, inflation patterns and business confidence. The rupee’s performance against global currencies remains closely connected with foreign trade flows and overseas remittance activity, both of which are important for the country’s economic stability.