Karachi: The open market forex rates in Pakistan experienced significant variations today. The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Pakistani rupee held firm at 279.50 PKR for buying transactions along with 281.00 PKR for selling transactions. The euro maintained powerful rates at 287.25 PKR (buying) and 290.00 PKR (selling). The open market forex trading indicated that the UK Pound Sterling had risen slightly to 346.50 PKR for purchases while selling at 350.00 PKR.
Both the Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham experienced slight modifications in their Pakistani Rupee exchange rates to 74.20 PKR (buying) / 74.75 PKR (selling) and 75.90 PKR (buying) / 76.55 PKR (selling), respectively. During this period, the exchange rates between the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar and the Pakistani rupee remained consistent at 172.75 PKR (buying) / 175.50 PKR (selling) and 191.60 PKR (buying) / 194.00 PKR (selling).
The exchange rates fluctuate in accordance with global economic conditions and Pakistan’s international trade activities. People who handle international currencies should be alert to exchange rate changes because they enable better spending choices.