Karachi – The British Pound to Pakistani Rupee (GBP to PKR) is moving slightly higher today on 12 May 2026, reflecting steady demand in both interbank and open market trading.
In the interbank market, the pound sterling is being recorded at:
Buying Rs. 378.32 | Selling Rs. 379.00
In the open market, the pound is being traded at the following rate:
Buying Rs. 377.91 | Selling Rs. 382.44
The rupee is showing pressure against GBP, while Pakistan’s trade payments linked to UK imports and education-related transactions are influencing currency demand.
This movement is affecting the cost of imports and overseas education expenses, while financial outflows are adjusting in response to currency fluctuations.
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