KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows stability against major foreign currencies, with US Dollar, Euro, and Pound Sterling holding steady in the open market.
According to rates issued by exchange companies, the US Dollar hovers at Rs283 for buying and Rs283.80 for selling. Euro traded at Rs328 (buying) and Rs329.70 (selling), while the British Pound stood at Rs379.85 and Rs381.75.
UAE Dirham was quoted at Rs77.05 (buying) and Rs77.25 (selling), whereas the Saudi Riyal stood at Rs75.35 and Rs75.55. Among other currencies, the Kuwaiti Dinar remained the highest-valued at Rs923.35, followed by the Bahraini Dinar at Rs751.80 and the Omani Riyal at Rs736.40.
Market dealers said that while the rupee has resisted sharp depreciation in recent days, international trends and demand for foreign currencies in the local market will continue to influence rates in the coming sessions.
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | 283.00 | 283.80 |
| Euro | EUR | 328.00 | 329.70 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 379.85 | 381.75 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 77.05 | 77.25 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.35 | 75.55 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.00 | 187.00 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 749.30 | 751.80 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203.00 | 208.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | 39.01 | 39.41 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.60 | 44.00 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.88 | 36.23 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.15 | 3.24 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.89 | 1.99 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 915.35 | 923.35 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 66.40 | 67.00 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 162.53 | 164.53 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.47 | 27.77 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 733.90 | 736.40 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.05 | 77.75 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 217.50 | 222.50 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 29.08 | 29.38 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 347.32 | 350.07 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.58 | 8.73 |
