KARACHI, October 22, 2025 — The US Dollar (USD) slightly weakened against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 281.01 in the spot market, while forward rates reached 293.35 PKR for one year. The Saudi Riyal (SAR) remained stable at 74.93 PKR, with a one-year forward rate of 77.59 PKR.
The UAE Dirham (AED) traded at 76.50 PKR, rising to 79.95 PKR in the one-year tenor. Similarly, the Qatari Riyal (QAR) opened at 77.09 PKR, climbing to 80.44 PKR for the one-year forward rate.
The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) stayed strong at 916.40 PKR in the spot market and 962.62 PKR in the one-year forward rate, reflecting continued demand. The Euro (EUR) dropped to 326.42 PKR, with a one-year forward of 346.35 PKR. The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) was at 745.44 PKR, increasing to 774.37 PKR over the same period.
The British Pound (GBP) traded at 374.05 PKR in the spot market and reached 389.86 PKR in the one-year tenor, showing steady forward growth.
Analysts said the Dollar’s mild depreciation and Euro’s dip were linked to global economic adjustments, while steady remittance inflows are helping support the PKR. Gulf currencies remain stable due to strong regional economies, but forward premiums indicate cautious market sentiment ahead.
Other notable spot rates included: Japanese Yen (JPY) at 1.83 PKR, Swiss Franc (CHF) at 353.18 PKR, Australian Dollar (AUD) at 182.68 PKR, and Canadian Dollar (CAD) at 200.58 PKR.
Additional currencies traded as follows: Swedish Krona (SEK) at 29.94 PKR, Singapore Dollar (SGD) at 216.24 PKR, New Zealand Dollar (NZD) at 161.54 PKR, Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) at 66.52 PKR, Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) at 36.16 PKR, and Indian Rupee (INR) at 3.20 PKR.
Among other regional currencies, the Omani Riyal (OMR) stood at 729.88 PKR, South African Rand (ZAR) at 16.21 PKR, and Chinese Yuan (CNY) at 39.45 PKR.
The data, compiled from the weighted average of interbank closing rates, helps licensed foreign exchange dealers update daily valuations and reflects Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its currency amid global market fluctuations.
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