- January 12, 2026
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USD to PKR Edges Lower as GBP Gains, AED and SAR Stable
Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) traded slightly weaker against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, while the British Pound (GBP) strengthened and AED and SAR remained stable in the interbank foreign exchange market.
According to the latest market data, the USD to PKR exchange rate slipped marginally, with the dollar quoted at 280.00 on the bid and 280.10 on the ask, showing a decline of 0.10 points. The greenback traded within a narrow range of 279.80 to 280.05, indicating subdued market activity at the start of the week.
The British Pound (GBP) posted gains against the Pakistani Rupee. GBP/PKR was quoted at 1.34627 (bid) and 1.34634 (ask), marking an increase of 0.45% during the session. The pound touched an intraday high of 1.34700, supported by firm global sentiment.
Among Gulf currencies, the UAE Dirham (AED) edged slightly lower against PKR. AED traded at 3.67150/3.67350, down 0.04%, while remaining largely stable due to steady remittance inflows.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) remained unchanged against the rupee. SAR/PKR held firm at 3.75000 on the bid and 3.75020 on the ask, reflecting the riyal’s peg-linked stability.
Overall, the foreign exchange market in Pakistan remained range-bound, with limited volatility in USD to PKR, strength in GBP, and stability in AED and SAR as trading began for the week.
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