The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its official foreign exchange rates on April 22, 2025, providing updated benchmarks for various global currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). These rates, derived from the weighted averages of commercial bank transactions, play a vital role in shaping the country’s international trade dynamics and cross-border financial dealings.
As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, currency exchange rates have taken on greater importance—not only for institutional traders and exporters but also for individual investors, freelancers, and overseas Pakistanis managing remittances. The SBP’s daily rate release functions as an essential tool that ensures consistency, transparency, and trust in foreign currency dealings.
The rates issued on April 22 encompass major international currencies, reflecting the most current market dynamics. Below are the official buying and selling rates in PKR for a selection of key foreign currencies:
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|
| AED (UAE Dirham) | 76.3844 | 76.4934 |
| AUD (Australian Dollar) | 180.3018 | 180.5869 |
| CAD (Canadian Dollar) | 203.1543 | 203.4682 |
| CHF (Swiss Franc) | 346.4244 | 346.9842 |
| CNY (Chinese Yuan) | 38.3864 | 38.4364 |
| EUR (Euro) | 323.0946 | 323.5882 |
| GBP (British Pound) | 375.8791 | 376.4672 |
| JPY (Japanese Yen) | 1.9999 | 2.0029 |
| SAR (Saudi Riyal) | 74.7848 | 74.8959 |
| USD (US Dollar) | 280.5516 | 280.9835 |
These figures offer a reference point for international trade, remittances, investment decisions, and digital payments, helping businesses and consumers better navigate the complexities of foreign transactions. For fintech platforms, currency exchangers, e-commerce players, and banking institutions, having access to SBP’s authoritative rates helps in aligning internal pricing mechanisms and avoiding currency arbitrage risks.
More than just daily statistics, these rates represent the SBP’s broader commitment to ensuring financial discipline and regulatory clarity. By maintaining a consistent and credible structure for currency exchange, the SBP facilitates a stable economic environment that promotes foreign investment and encourages smoother integration with global financial systems.
Given that currency values fluctuate frequently due to changing global market conditions, geopolitical developments, and monetary policies, the SBP advises all market participants to stay informed through its daily updates. Businesses engaged in international supply chains or digital trade, in particular, can benefit significantly from timely access to these exchange rates to mitigate foreign exchange exposure.
The central bank’s initiative to release official exchange rates daily also supports Pakistan’s broader financial inclusion goals. It allows individual users—from small business owners to digital freelancers—to access real-time exchange insights, enabling informed decisions that align with global market standards.
As the economy becomes increasingly digitized and interconnected with global financial systems, the role of official exchange rate transparency will only grow. The SBP’s ongoing efforts in publishing accurate, market-reflective foreign currency rates help ensure that Pakistan remains competitive, credible, and well-integrated into the international financial ecosystem.