KARACHI: The US dollar is being traded at Rs 276.85 for buying and Rs 277.35 for selling in Pakistan’s interbank market, according to the supplied rates for October 15, 2026. In the open market, the buying rate is being recorded at Rs277.50, while the selling rate is being quoted at Rs280.25.
The latest exchange rates are being monitored by businesses, importers, travellers and overseas Pakistanis to assess the rupee’s value against the US dollar.
Dollar Rate in the Interbank Market
The dollar’s interbank buying rate is being recorded at Rs 276.85, while the selling rate is being quoted at Rs 277.35.
These rates are being used by banks for foreign exchange transactions, international trade payments and other financial settlements. Changes in the dollar’s value are also being monitored for their potential impact on import costs and foreign payments.
Dollar Rate in Open Market
In the open market, the US dollar is being bought at Rs 277.50 and sold at Rs 280.25, according to the supplied figures.
A difference between buying and selling rates is being observed in the currency market. Rates are also being adjusted by exchange companies according to market conditions and foreign currency demand.
Factors Affecting the Pakistani Rupee
The rupee’s value is being influenced by several factors, including import payments, export earnings, overseas remittances and external financing.
Demand for dollars is being affected by international payments and business requirements. Meanwhile, foreign exchange inflows are being monitored for their role in supporting the country’s currency market.
Global movements in the US dollar and Pakistan’s external payment obligations are also being considered important factors affecting exchange rates.
Impact on Businesses and Consumers
The dollar rate is being closely monitored by importers because machinery, fuel and many industrial raw materials are being purchased in foreign currencies.
When the rupee is losing value against the dollar, higher import costs are potentially being passed on to businesses and consumers through increased prices.
Overseas Pakistanis are also monitoring exchange rates to determine the rupee value of money being sent to their families in Pakistan. However, the purchasing power of remittances is also being affected by inflation and changes in the cost of living.
US Dollar Rate Today
According to the latest market updates, for October 15, 2026, the following rates are being reported:
- Interbank buying: Rs 276.85
- Interbank selling: Rs 277.35
- Open market buying: Rs 277.50
- Open market selling: Rs 280.25
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