Karachi, Pakistan — April 18, 2025: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has issued its latest foreign exchange rates for ready transactions, providing updated guidance on the buying and selling rates of major international currencies. Released by the bank’s Treasury Management Division, the new rates reflect prevailing market dynamics and are valid for Friday’s trading session.
The rates apply to telegraphic transfers (TT) and are available for transactions up to a cumulative value of $5,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. For transactions exceeding this amount, customers are required to engage with the bank separately to confirm applicable rates.
According to the published figures, the US Dollar (USD) is being sold at PKR 281.00 and bought at PKR 280.50, continuing to hold its strength amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. The Euro (EUR) is trading at a selling rate of PKR 319.58 and a buying rate of PKR 319.01, reflecting minor fluctuations in the European currency’s valuation against the Pakistani rupee.
Among other major currencies, the British Pound (GBP) remains strong with a selling rate of PKR 372.76 and a buying rate of PKR 372.09. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is trading at PKR 1.9736 for selling and PKR 1.9701 for buying, indicative of minor intra-day volatility.
In the regionally significant Gulf currencies, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) is selling at PKR 74.89, while the UAE Dirham (AED) is priced at PKR 77.03. Both currencies remain stable and are closely watched due to their linkage to Pakistan’s expatriate remittances from the Middle East. The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at PKR 77.38 (selling) and PKR 77.24 (buying), while the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) continues to remain the highest-valued currency on the list at PKR 916.44 for selling and PKR 914.81 for buying.
Other key currencies listed include the Swiss Franc (CHF) at PKR 343.33/342.72, the Canadian Dollar (CAD) at PKR 203.02/202.65, and the Australian Dollar (AUD) at PKR 179.52/179.20. Additionally, regional Asian currencies such as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) are priced at PKR 38.64/38.57 and PKR 63.79/63.68, respectively.
Notably, the bank has also published conversion rates for frozen foreign currency deposits, with the following settlement rates applicable on Tuesday, April 22, 2025:
- USD: PKR 280.5945
- GBP: PKR 371.4791
- EUR: PKR 319.2605
- JPY: PKR 1.9647
It is important to note that certain currencies marked with an asterisk (*) — including the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Korean Won (KRW), Thai Baht (THB), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), and Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) — are not available to NBP’s general retail customers for direct transactions. These rates, however, serve as reference points for market observers and institutional clients.
NBP’s regular publication of exchange rates plays a key role in enhancing transparency and guiding retail and corporate clients in their day-to-day foreign exchange dealings. As Pakistan’s economy navigates global currency fluctuations and local monetary policy shifts, timely data like this provides essential clarity to consumers, investors, and businesses alike.