Open Market Currency Rates Today: Dollar, Pound and Gulf Currencies Staying Firm Against PKR

Pakistan’s foreign exchange market is witnessing steady activity as the rupee is continuing to trade carefully against major global and Gulf currencies. Exchange counters are remaining busy, and dealers are updating rates frequently as customer demand is increasing throughout the trading day.
The US dollar is staying firm and is being traded at Rs280.60 for buying and Rs282.30 for selling. Analysts are saying the dollar is maintaining strength because import bills and corporate transactions are rising.
The pound sterling is also holding a premium position and is moving between Rs384.67 and Rs388.18. Dealers are observing strong demand for UK-bound payments, while global trends are supporting its higher valuation.
In the Gulf segment, the Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham are continuing stable movements. The riyal is trading at Rs74.9 for buying and Rs 75.30 for selling, and the dirham is hovering around Rs76.55 for buying and Rs. 77.20 for selling, supported by regular remittance inflows.
The Omani Riyal is commanding one of the highest prices at Rs728.55 to Rs738.18, while the Canadian Dollar is trading at Rs203.50 to Rs207.01. Market experts are stating that these currencies are remaining active due to education, employment and business-related transfers.
Overall, the rupee is continuing to show controlled movement, and traders are expecting gradual changes rather than sharp swings as the market remains balanced.