Pakistani Rupee Is Holding Ground as Dollar, Riyal and Dirham Rates Stay Stable in Open Market

Karachi: The Pakistani rupee is currently maintaining relative stability in the open market as key foreign currencies are trading within a narrow range. The movement of the US dollar, Saudi riyal, Omani riyal, British pound, Canadian dollar and UAE dirham is reflecting balanced demand and supply conditions.
The US dollar is exchanging at Rs281.05 for buying and Rs283.10 for selling, as remittances and export receipts are continuing to offset import payments.
The Saudi riyal is trading at Rs74.85 buying and Rs75.50 selling, playing a central role for families supported by workers employed in Saudi Arabia’s construction, services and transport sectors.
The Omani riyal is standing at Rs729.10 for buying and Rs739.10 for selling, with Pakistani workers in Oman continuing to support households back home through regular transfers.
Meanwhile, the British pound is moving at Rs379.50 buying and Rs383.00 selling, reflecting sustained inflows from the UK-based Pakistani community.
The Canadian dollar is being traded at Rs204.00 for buying and Rs207.50 for selling, while the UAE dirham is holding at Rs76.60 buying and Rs77.45 selling, underlining the consistent contribution of Gulf-based workers.
Overall, Pakistan’s open market is remaining calm as overseas Pakistanis are continuing to play a vital role in supporting economic stability.