Karachi – Pakistan’s open market currency situation, as per the latest rates released on June 10, 2026, has witnessed overall limited and controlled fluctuations in the prices of foreign currencies, which reflects the country’s current monetary policy and foreign exchange management strategy.
In the open market, the US dollar continued to trade at Rs 278.25 for buying and Rs 279.40 for selling, indicating that a balanced situation between supply and demand is maintained in the market. The British pound remained at Rs 373.07 for buying and Rs 377.60 for selling, while the euro was seen at Rs 321.81 for buying and Rs 325.81 for selling.
According to financial experts, the slight difference between the open market and interbank rates indicates that the intensity of speculation in the market is low and the supply from foreign exchange companies is relatively stable.
Among Gulf currencies, the Emirati dirham was seen at Rs 75.75 for buying and Rs 76.75 for selling, while the Saudi riyal was seen steady at Rs 74.13 for buying and Rs 74.75 for selling. Both these currencies are of great importance for Pakistan’s remittances and energy imports.
There were minor fluctuations in the Canadian and Australian dollars, but the overall trend remained stable. The Chinese yuan remained at Rs 38.05 for buying and Rs 38.80 for selling, reflecting the continuity of Pakistan-China trade activities.
Economic analysts say that the current open market trend indicates that the State Bank’s monetary policy and foreign exchange control mechanism are working effectively; however, global economic pressures and import demand may affect the currency in the future.
| Flag | Code | Buying (PKR) | Selling (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | USD | 278.25 | 279.40 |
 | GBP | 373.07 | 377.60 |
 | EUR | 321.81 | 325.81 |
 | AED | 75.75 | 76.75 |
 | SAR | 74.13 | 74.75 |
 | CAD | 198.08 | 203.65 |
 | AUD | 194.24 | 199.65 |
 | CNY | 38.05 | 38.80 |
 | HKD | 35.01 | 36.01 |
 | JPY | 1.7218 | 1.8209 |
 | SGD | 214.68 | 219.75 |
 | SEK | 30.27 | 30.57 |
 | CHF | 346.03 | 351.85 |
 | THB | 8.50 | 8.70 |
 | BHD | 735.32 | 745.90 |
 | DKK | 43.39 | 43.79 |
 | INR | 2.75 | 3.05 |
 | KWD | 885.70 | 895.99 |
 | MYR | 67.18 | 67.88 |
 | NZD | 159.99 | 164.95 |
 | NOK | 27.88 | 28.18 |
 | OMR | 719.22 | 730.32 |
 | QAR | 74.90 | 76.25 |
