Pakistani Rupee Ends Flat Against US Dollar; Euro and Pound Lose Ground

October 6, 2025 | 5:20 PM

The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in Monday’s interbank session, closing at Rs. 281.25, a minor gain of one paisa from the previous close, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During the past week, the local currency had shown slight strength, appreciating by Re. 0.11 or 0.04% against the greenback. It ended the week at Rs. 281.26, compared to Rs. 281.37 the week before.

💱 Open Market Rates

In the open market, the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP) reported the dollar’s buying rate at Rs. 282.3 and selling rate at Rs. 282.4 — showing minimal change from earlier levels.

Meanwhile, major foreign currencies recorded modest declines:

Euro: Down by Rs. 2.24, closing at Rs. 327.80 compared to Rs. 330.04 previously.
Japanese Yen: Fell by 8 paisa, ending at Rs. 1.82.
British Pound: Dropped Rs. 1.05, settling at Rs. 377.58, compared to Rs. 378.63 a day earlier.

🏦 Stable Performance for Gulf Currencies

Rates for the Emirates Dirham and Saudi Riyal stayed unchanged, closing at Rs. 76.57 and Rs. 74.99, respectively.

Currency experts say the rupee’s performance reflects controlled market movement amid stable demand for the dollar. They expect limited volatility in the short term as import payments and remittance inflows remain balanced.