Karachi, May 27, 2025 – The Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) released its latest foreign exchange rates on Monday, reflecting current market trends and serving as a reference point for various banking and commercial transactions. The rates cover a wide range of international currencies used for remittances, trade, and investment purposes, especially by individual and corporate clients engaged in foreign transactions.
These exchange rates, which apply to ready transactions, provide insight into the buying and selling value of major global currencies against the Pakistani Rupee. The rates are particularly relevant for customers conducting currency conversions below a threshold of USD 5,000 or its equivalent in other currencies, as NBP notes these values are not applicable to larger transactions.
As per the issued data, the US Dollar remains a stronghold in the currency market, with a Telegraphic Transfer (TT) selling rate of Rs. 282.35 and a buying rate of Rs. 281.85. The British Pound Sterling also continued to command significant value, trading at Rs. 383.37 for selling and Rs. 382.70 for buying. The Euro followed closely behind with a TT selling rate of Rs. 322.16 and a buying rate of Rs. 321.59.
Asian currencies also featured in the report. The Chinese Yuan (CNY) was traded at Rs. 39.55 for selling and Rs. 39.48 for buying, reflecting China’s ongoing trade presence in Pakistan. The Japanese Yen (JPY), though lower in value, was reported at Rs. 1.9813 for selling and Rs. 1.9778 for buying. Similarly, the South Korean Won stood at Rs. 0.2071 for selling and Rs. 0.2067 for buying, indicating its minor but present role in currency exchanges.
Among Middle Eastern currencies, the Kuwaiti Dinar once again ranked as one of the most valuable currencies in the list, with a selling rate of Rs. 921.57 and a buying rate of Rs. 919.94. The Qatari Riyal was set at Rs. 78.01 for selling and Rs. 77.87 for buying, while the UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal were traded at Rs. 77.41 and Rs. 75.28 for selling respectively.
Other notable currencies included the Swiss Franc (CHF) at Rs. 344.25 (selling) and Rs. 343.64 (buying), Canadian Dollar (CAD) at Rs. 206.10 (selling) and Rs. 205.73 (buying), and the Australian Dollar (AUD) at Rs. 184.10 (selling) and Rs. 183.77 (buying). These currencies reflect ongoing demand from individuals with business, travel, or educational links to the respective countries.
NBP also shared the official conversion rates for frozen foreign currency accounts, effective for settlement on Thursday, May 29, 2025. These include the US Dollar at Rs. 281.9456, British Pound at Rs. 380.0909, Euro at Rs. 319.6981, and Japanese Yen at Rs. 1.9663.
The release of these rates is part of NBP’s regular operations to ensure transparency and guide its customers regarding accurate and official exchange rates. Customers are advised to consult the bank directly for transaction-specific guidance, particularly for amounts exceeding the USD 5,000 limit or equivalent. Market participants will continue to monitor these values closely as global financial developments and local economic policies evolve throughout the week.