KARACHI – The local foreign exchange market opened today with stable buying and selling rates across major international currencies. US Dollar (USD) remains strong, trading at 280.65 for buying and 282.75 for selling, while the Euro (EUR) stands at 325.5 / 329. The UK Pound Sterling (GBP) continues to be the highest among major currencies at 375.5 / 379.
In Gulf currencies, the U.A.E Dirham (AED) is being exchanged at 76.6 / 77.2, while the Saudi Riyal (SAR) stands at 74.9 / 75.3. Other regional currencies such as the Omani Riyal and Kuwaiti Dinar also maintained firm positions in the market.
Asian and European currencies showed minor variations, with the Japanese Yen trading at 1.76 / 1.86, the Indian Rupee at 3.01 / 3.1, and the Swiss Franc at 347.74 / 350.49.
Market dealers report steady demand for major currencies, particularly the Dollar and Gulf currencies, driven by trade payments, travel needs, and remittances.
| Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | 280.65 | 282.75 |
| Euro | EUR | 325.5 | 329 |
| UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 375.5 | 379 |
| U.A.E Dirham | AED | 76.6 | 77.2 |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.9 | 75.3 |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.5 | 190.5 |
| Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 744 | 754 |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 206 |
| China Yuan | CNY | 39.73 | 40.13 |
| Danish Krone | DKK | 43.27 | 43.67 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 3.01 | 3.1 |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.76 | 1.86 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908 | 918 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 68.55 | 69.15 |
| New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 158.95 | 160.95 |
| Norwegian Krone | NOK | 27.56 | 27.86 |
| Omani Riyal | OMR | 728.6 | 738.6 |
| Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.26 | 76.96 |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 216.5 | 221.5 |
| Swedish Krona | SEK | 30.16 | 30.46 |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 347.74 | 350.49 |
| Thai Baht | THB | 8.74 | 8.89 |
