KARACHI: The Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the latest exchange rates for major foreign currencies against the Pakistani rupee.
The US dollar edged down to Rs277.30 for selling and Rs276.80 for buying, compared with Thursday’s rates of Rs277.35 and Rs276.85, respectively. The euro, however, rose to Rs311.65 for selling and Rs311.09 for buying from Rs311.46 and Rs310.89 a day earlier.
The British pound also gained against the rupee, climbing to Rs368.91 for selling and Rs368.25 for buying from Thursday’s Rs367.51 and Rs366.84. The UAE dirham slipped slightly to Rs75.51 for selling and Rs75.37 for buying from Rs75.52 and Rs75.38, while the Saudi riyal’s selling rate remained unchanged at Rs73.90. Its buying rate edged down to Rs73.76 from Rs73.77.
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The Japanese yen rose to Rs1.7567 for selling and Rs1.7535 for buying, compared with Rs1.7590 and Rs1.7558 on Thursday. The Canadian dollar increased to Rs195.66 for selling and Rs195.31 for buying, while the Australian dollar fell to Rs192.64 and Rs192.29, respectively.
NBP exchange rates for October 16, 2026
| Currency | Symbol | TT Selling (Rs) | TT Buying (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US dollar | USD | 277.30 | 276.80 |
| Euro | EUR | 311.65 | 311.09 |
| Japanese yen | JPY | 1.7567 | 1.7535 |
| British pound | GBP | 368.91 | 368.25 |
| Swiss franc | CHF | 335.54 | 334.94 |
| Canadian dollar | CAD | 195.66 | 195.31 |
| Australian dollar | AUD | 192.64 | 192.29 |
| Swedish krona | SEK | 27.94 | 27.89 |
| Norwegian krone | NOK | 29.35 | 29.29 |
| Danish krone | DKK | 41.69 | 41.62 |
| New Zealand dollar* | NZD | 156.81 | 156.52 |
| Singapore dollar | SGD | 216.47 | 216.08 |
| Hong Kong dollar | HKD | 35.34 | 35.27 |
| Korean won* | KRW | 0.2066 | 0.2062 |
| Chinese yuan | CNY | 41.46 | 41.38 |
| Malaysian ringgit* | MYR | 67.95 | 67.82 |
| Thai baht* | THB | 8.29 | 8.27 |
| UAE dirham | AED | 75.51 | 75.37 |
| Saudi riyal | SAR | 73.90 | 73.76 |
| Qatar riyal* | QAR | 76.08 | 75.94 |
| Kuwaiti dinar* | KWD | 900.03 | 898.41 |
Currencies marked with an asterisk are not available to NBP customers, according to the bank’s rate sheet.
The bank said the rates are indicative and subject to change without prior notice. They are not valid for transactions exceeding $5,000 or the equivalent amount in other currencies on a cumulative basis.
