Biggest Market News Today 21 August 2026 Pakistan Currency Rates Open Market and Interbank

 🚨 BIGGEST MARKET NEWS TODAY – PAKISTAN CURRENCY RATES

Pakistan Currency Rates Today Open Market and Interbank

📅 21 AUGUST 2026

🔥 TODAY'S BIGGEST MARKET NEWS

The biggest market news for 21 August 2026 is the continued focus on Pakistan's currency market, especially the latest available Open Market and Interbank Currency Rates. Before we discuss why currency rates are becoming one of the most important financial stories, let us first check the available buying and selling rates of major international currencies.

In this 21 August 2026 currency market update, we are focusing only on the Open Market and Interbank currency figures provided for this report. No gold, silver, petrol or diesel rates are included.

The currency market is closely watched by businesses, traders, overseas Pakistanis, travelers, importers, exporters and ordinary consumers because movements in international currencies can influence financial planning and foreign exchange transactions.

🟢 OPEN MARKET CURRENCY RATES IN PAKISTAN

🇺🇸 US DOLLAR USD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 278.00

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 278.65

🇪🇺 EURO EUR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 320.98

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 324.79

🇬🇧 BRITISH POUND GBP

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 375.27

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 380.94

🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM AED

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 76.15

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 77.15

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL SAR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 74.05

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 74.70

🇰🇼 KUWAITI DINAR KWD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 883.94

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 894.50

🇨🇦 CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 198.17

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 202.70

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR AUD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 194.61

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 198.25

🇴🇲 OMANI RIYAL OMR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 719.80

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 730.35

🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN JPY

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 1.7339

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 1.8337

🇲🇾 MALAYSIAN RINGGIT MYR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 68.00

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 68.85

🇶🇦 QATARI RIYAL QAR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 74.98

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 75.85

🇧🇭 BAHRAIN DINAR BHD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 735.25

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 745.35

🇹🇭 THAI BAHT THB

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 8.75

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 9.40

🇨🇳 CHINESE YUAN CNY

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 38.15

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 38.90

🇭🇰 HONG KONG DOLLAR HKD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 34.97

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 35.97

🇩🇰 DANISH KRONE DKK

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 42.75

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 43.35

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR NZD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 162.60

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 165.78

🇸🇬 SINGAPORE DOLLAR SGD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 216.01

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 224.04

🇳🇴 NORWEGIAN KRONE NOK

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 28.15

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 28.50

🇸🇪 SWEDISH KRONA SEK

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 28.40

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 28.90

🇨🇭 SWISS FRANC CHF

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 343.16

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 347.93

🇮🇳 INDIAN RUPEE INR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 2.60

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 3.20

🔵 INTERBANK CURRENCY RATES IN PAKISTAN

🇺🇸 US DOLLAR USD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 277.50

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 278.00

🇪🇺 EURO EUR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 321.19

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 321.77

🇬🇧 BRITISH POUND GBP

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 375.63

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 376.31

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL SAR

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 73.92

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 74.05

🇨🇦 CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 200.05

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 200.42

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR AUD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 197.11

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 197.47

🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN JPY

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 1.74

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 1.74

🇹🇭 THAI BAHT THB

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 8.40

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 8.41

🇨🇳 CHINESE YUAN CNY

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 41.14

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 41.22

🇭🇰 HONG KONG DOLLAR HKD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 35.38

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 35.44

🇩🇰 DANISH KRONE DKK

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 42.97

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 43.04

🇸🇬 SINGAPORE DOLLAR SGD

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 216.79

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 217.18

🇸🇪 SWEDISH KRONA SEK

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 29.16

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 29.21

🇨🇭 SWISS FRANC CHF

💚 BUYING RATE: RS. 340.92

❤️ SELLING RATE: RS. 341.54

🔥 WHY IS CURRENCY TODAY'S BIGGEST MARKET NEWS?

Currency rates are among the most closely watched financial indicators in Pakistan. The value of the Pakistani Rupee against international currencies matters to businesses, consumers, travelers, overseas Pakistanis, importers, exporters and people involved in foreign exchange transactions.

The US Dollar remains at the center of attention because it is widely used in international trade and financial transactions. For this reason, the USD to PKR rate is one of the most frequently monitored currency figures in Pakistan.

However, today's currency story is not limited to the Dollar. The Euro, British Pound, Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham, Kuwaiti Dinar, Omani Riyal, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan and other international currencies are also important.

💵 WHY THE OPEN MARKET RATE MATTERS

The Open Market is especially important for people who are checking cash foreign currency exchange rates.

When a person wants to exchange foreign currency, both buying and selling rates can be important. The buying rate and selling rate are different because they represent different sides of a currency transaction.

For example, the available Open Market US Dollar rate is:

💚 BUYING: RS. 278.00

❤️ SELLING: RS. 278.65

The same principle applies to every other currency listed above.

🏦 WHY THE INTERBANK RATE MATTERS

The Interbank Market is an important part of Pakistan's banking and foreign exchange system.

The available Interbank US Dollar rate is:

💚 BUYING: RS. 277.50

❤️ SELLING: RS. 278.00

The Interbank figures for the Euro, British Pound, Saudi Riyal and other currencies are also shown separately above.

This is why readers should not simply compare one number with another without checking whether it is an Open Market or Interbank rate.

📊 OPEN MARKET VS INTERBANK

The Open Market and Interbank Market serve different purposes.

The Open Market figures are useful when following cash foreign exchange prices.

The Interbank figures provide an important reference for banking and financial transactions.

Because the two markets can show different rates, a complete currency report should always mention the market category.

It is also important to display both buying and selling rates instead of showing only one figure.

🇺🇸 WHY THE DOLLAR RATE IS SO IMPORTANT

The US Dollar is one of the most important currencies for Pakistan's economy and international trade.

Businesses that make international payments monitor the USD to PKR rate when planning their transactions.

People receiving foreign currency also pay attention to the exchange rate.

Travelers, students and overseas Pakistanis may also monitor the Dollar rate before exchanging money.

This is why even a small change in the currency market can quickly become a major financial topic.

🇪🇺 EURO AND 🇬🇧 POUND MARKET

The Euro and British Pound are also important international currencies.

People dealing with European countries or the United Kingdom may follow these rates closely.

The available Open Market Euro rate is:

💚 BUYING: RS. 320.98

❤️ SELLING: RS. 324.79

The available Open Market British Pound rate is:

💚 BUYING: RS. 375.27

❤️ SELLING: RS. 380.94

The corresponding Interbank figures are also provided above.

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL AND 🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM

The Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham are among the currencies closely followed in Pakistan.

The Saudi Riyal is particularly important for people traveling to Saudi Arabia and Pakistanis working or receiving income from Saudi Arabia.

The UAE Dirham is also widely followed because of the strong economic and employment connection between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

The available Open Market rates are:

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL BUYING: RS. 74.05

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL SELLING: RS. 74.70

🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM BUYING: RS. 76.15

🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM SELLING: RS. 77.15

🌍 OTHER INTERNATIONAL CURRENCIES

Pakistan's currency market also tracks many other international currencies.

The Kuwaiti Dinar, Omani Riyal, Qatari Riyal and Bahrain Dinar are important Gulf currencies.

The Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar are relevant to people dealing with Canada and Australia.

The Chinese Yuan is important for international trade involving China.

The Singapore Dollar, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen and other currencies are also followed by different market participants.

Therefore, a complete currency update should provide more than just the Dollar rate.

🚨 THE BIGGEST CURRENCY MARKET STORY

The biggest story in today's currency market is the continued attention on the Pakistani Rupee and the relationship between Open Market and Interbank rates.

For readers, the most important thing is to identify four pieces of information:

💱 CURRENCY NAME

🟢 OPEN MARKET OR INTERBANK

💚 BUYING RATE

❤️ SELLING RATE

This simple approach makes currency information easier to understand and reduces confusion between different market rates.

📌 WHY BUYING AND SELLING RATES SHOULD ALWAYS BE SHOWN

A currency report showing only one number does not provide the complete picture.

The buying rate and selling rate are different because currency exchange involves two sides of a transaction.

For example, someone selling foreign currency may be interested in the buying rate offered by the exchange provider, while someone purchasing foreign currency may need to know the selling rate.

That is why this article displays both rates separately for every available currency.

📰 FINAL MARKET UPDATE

The Pakistan currency market remains an important financial story for 21 August 2026.

The available Open Market and Interbank figures show the buying and selling rates of major international currencies. The US Dollar remains the most closely watched currency, while the Euro, British Pound, Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham and other currencies also remain important.

Anyone planning an actual currency exchange should verify the latest applicable rate with an authorized bank or exchange provider because exchange rates can change according to market conditions and transaction timing.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Open Market Dollar rate in Pakistan?

What is the Interbank Dollar rate in Pakistan?

What is the difference between Open Market and Interbank currency rates?

What is the Euro rate in Pakistan?

What is the British Pound rate in Pakistan?

What is the Saudi Riyal rate in Pakistan?

What is the UAE Dirham rate in Pakistan?

Why are buying and selling currency rates different?

Which rate should I check when buying foreign currency?

Why is the US Dollar important in Pakistan's currency market?

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

The currency rates presented in this article are provided for general informational purposes and are based on the currency rate information supplied for this report. Open Market and Interbank rates may change according to market conditions, timing, banking arrangements and exchange provider rates. Readers should verify the latest applicable rate with an authorized bank or exchange provider before making any currency transaction. This article is not financial, investment or trading advice.

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