Currency Rates Today in Pakistan, Dollar Rate Today and Foreign Exchange Rates

🔥 CURRENCY RATES TODAY IN PAKISTAN — OPEN MARKET, INTERBANK & INTERNATIONAL FOREX UPDATE

Latest currency market update covering open market, interbank and international exchange rates.

Pakistan's currency market is once again drawing attention as traders, overseas Pakistanis, importers and ordinary buyers keep a close eye on foreign exchange movements. 💵📊

For 23 August 2026, this special currency update brings the three major currency markets together in one detailed report: Open Market Currency Rates, Interbank Currency Rates and International Currency Rates.

The difference between these markets is important. The open market is commonly followed by people dealing with physical foreign currency, while the interbank market provides an important banking benchmark. International rates give another perspective on the value of currencies in the wider global market.

Recent market data has shown the Pakistani rupee remaining relatively stable against the US Dollar, while movements against the Euro, Pound and other major currencies have been more noticeable. �

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Let us now look at all three currency markets separately. 👇

💵 OPEN MARKET CURRENCY RATES IN PAKISTAN

The latest supplied open-market figures show the following buying and selling rates:

🇺🇸 US DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 278.00

🔴 Selling: Rs. 278.65

🇪🇺 EURO

🟢 Buying: Rs. 323.27

🔴 Selling: Rs. 327.71

🇬🇧 BRITISH POUND

🟢 Buying: Rs. 376.97

🔴 Selling: Rs. 380.25

🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM

🟢 Buying: Rs. 75.60

🔴 Selling: Rs. 76.50

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL

🟢 Buying: Rs. 73.90

🔴 Selling: Rs. 74.60

🇰🇼 KUWAITI DINAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 883.90

🔴 Selling: Rs. 894.45

🇨🇦 CANADIAN DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 200.50

🔴 Selling: Rs. 204.95

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 194.65

🔴 Selling: Rs. 198.35

🇴🇲 OMANI RIYAL

🟢 Buying: Rs. 719.24

🔴 Selling: Rs. 729.35

🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN

🟢 Buying: Rs. 1.7339

🔴 Selling: Rs. 1.8337

🏦 INTERBANK CURRENCY RATES

The interbank market is particularly important for banking transactions, international trade and other financial settlements. The supplied figures are:

🇺🇸 US DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 277.50

🔴 Selling: Rs. 278.00

🇪🇺 EURO

🟢 Buying: Rs. 321.38

🔴 Selling: Rs. 321.96

🇬🇧 UK POUND STERLING

🟢 Buying: Rs. 375.67

🔴 Selling: Rs. 376.35

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL

🟢 Buying: Rs. 73.93

🔴 Selling: Rs. 74.07

🇨🇦 CANADIAN DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 196.26

🔴 Selling: Rs. 196.61

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

🟢 Buying: Rs. 196.26

🔴 Selling: Rs. 196.61

🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN

🟢 Buying: Rs. 1.74

🔴 Selling: Rs. 1.74

🇨🇳 CHINESE YUAN

🟢 Buying: Rs. 41.15

🔴 Selling: Rs. 41.23

🌍 INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY RATES

The third part of today's report covers the supplied international currency figures against the Pakistani Rupee.

🇺🇸 US DOLLAR

💰 Rs. 275.93

🇦🇪 UAE DIRHAM

💰 Rs. 75.13

🇬🇧 BRITISH POUND

💰 Rs. 202.10

🇸🇦 SAUDI RIYAL

💰 Rs. 73.46

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

💰 Rs. 387.08

🇨🇦 CANADIAN DOLLAR

💰 Rs. 200.57

🇪🇺 EURO

💰 Rs. 235.71

🇧🇭 BAHRAINI DINAR

💰 Rs. 735.92

🇨🇭 SWISS FRANC

💰 Rs. 346.72

🇨🇳 CHINESE YUAN

💰 Rs. 41.05

🇩🇰 DANISH KRONE

💰 Rs. 43.21

🇭🇰 HONG KONG DOLLAR

💰 Rs. 35.18

🇮🇳 INDIAN RUPEE

💰 Rs. 2.89

🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN

💰 Rs. 1.74

🇰🇼 KUWAITI DINAR

💰 Rs. 894.85

🇲🇾 MALAYSIAN RINGGIT

💰 Rs. 68.27

🇳🇴 NORWEGIAN KRONE

💰 Rs. 29.66

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR

💰 Rs. 463.03

🇴🇲 OMANI RIAL

💰 Rs. 717.61

🇶🇦 QATARI RIYAL

💰 Rs. 76.12

🇸🇪 SWEDISH KRONA

💰 Rs. 29.20

🇹🇭 THAI BAHT

💰 Rs. 8.40

📊 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE THREE MARKETS?

The Open Market is mainly watched for cash foreign-currency transactions and exchange-company quotations. Its buying and selling prices can have a visible spread depending on market demand and supply.

The Interbank Market is the banking-sector market and provides an important benchmark for formal financial transactions. Recent reporting also showed the rupee trading relatively steadily against the Dollar in interbank trading. �

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The International Market provides a broader view of currency values and helps readers understand how the Pakistani Rupee compares with a wider group of global currencies.

Therefore, seeing different numbers across the three sections does not automatically mean that one figure is wrong. The market type, source, timing and transaction method can all affect the quoted rate.

📈 WHY DO CURRENCY RATES KEEP MOVING?

Currency prices are influenced by several factors, including:

💱 Supply and demand

🏦 Central-bank monetary policy

🌍 International trade

📦 Import and export payments

💵 Dollar strength in global markets

📈 Interest-rate expectations

💰 Foreign investment and remittances

📊 Economic and political developments

A small change in the exchange rate can matter considerably when a transaction involves a large amount of foreign currency.

⚠️ WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK BEFORE EXCHANGING CURRENCY?

Before buying or selling foreign currency, always check whether the quoted figure is the buying rate or selling rate.

Also confirm:

✅ Currency type

✅ Market type

✅ Latest update time

✅ Exchange-company or bank charges

✅ Amount being exchanged

✅ Final amount you will actually receive

The displayed market rate is a reference figure and may not always be identical to the final rate offered for a particular transaction.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Dollar rate today in Pakistan?

According to the supplied open-market figures, the US Dollar is Rs. 278.00 for buying and Rs. 278.65 for selling.

What is the interbank Dollar rate?

The supplied interbank figure is Rs. 277.50 buying and Rs. 278.00 selling.

What is the Euro rate in the open market?

The supplied Euro rate is Rs. 323.27 buying and Rs. 327.71 selling.

What is the British Pound rate?

The supplied open-market Pound rate is Rs. 376.97 buying and Rs. 380.25 selling.

What is the Saudi Riyal rate today?

The supplied open-market Saudi Riyal rate is Rs. 73.90 buying and Rs. 74.60 selling.

Why are open-market and interbank rates different?

They serve different market segments and can have different supply, demand, transaction conditions and pricing mechanisms.

Which currency market should I check?

It depends on your transaction. Cash exchange is generally associated with open-market rates, while banking transactions use applicable bank/interbank rates. Always confirm the rate directly with the relevant provider before completing a transaction.

📰 FINAL CURRENCY MARKET UPDATE — 23 AUGUST 2026

The 23 August 2026 currency update brings together three important perspectives of Pakistan's foreign-exchange market: Open Market, Interbank and International Currency Rates. 💵🇵🇰🌍

The supplied figures show that the US Dollar remains around the same broad range in the open and interbank markets, while major currencies such as the Euro, British Pound, Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham and others continue to trade at their respective levels.

For readers, traders, overseas Pakistanis and businesses, keeping an eye on all three sections can provide a clearer picture of the currency market instead of relying on a single quoted rate.

Always verify the latest applicable buying or selling rate before making an actual currency transaction.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

**The currency figures in this article are based on the supplied market data and are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual rates may vary by exchange company, bank, location, transaction size, timing and applicable charges. This article is not financial, investment or trading advice.**

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