PKR Stable vs Dollar but Slips Against Pound, Euro
The Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar on September 17, 2025, but showed weakness against other major currencies, including the British pound and the euro.
In the open market, the US dollar was being traded at Rs 282.9 for buying and Rs 283.70 for selling. The interbank rate was also steady at Rs 282.9, reflecting little movement compared to the previous session.
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However, the rupee slipped against the pound sterling and the euro. The pound traded at Rs 381.30 (buying) and Rs 383.30 (selling), while the euro stood at Rs 328.5 and Rs 330.30. Both European currencies gained slightly in value, reflecting broader global trends.
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Among Gulf currencies, the Saudi riyal stood at Rs 75.8 (buying) and Rs 76 (selling), while the UAE dirham was available at Rs 77.45 and Rs 77.6. The Omani riyal and Kuwaiti dinar also held strong, quoted at Rs 736.70 and Rs 918.35 respectively on the buying side.
The Canadian and Australian dollars were traded at Rs 205 and Rs 184.1 for buying, while their selling rates were Rs 210 and Rs 189.75. The Chinese yuan was recorded at Rs 39.03 (buying) and Rs 39.43 (selling).
Currency dealers said the dollar’s stability reflected balanced demand and supply in the local market, while gains in other major currencies were tied to global foreign exchange movements.