State Bank of Pakistan Releases Latest Currency Exchange Rates – August 26, 2025
Karachi – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published its updated Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for August 26, 2025, providing key insights for businesses, investors, and individuals navigating Pakistan’s financial markets.
These official rates are based on data from brokerage houses and Reuters Eikon Terminal, reflecting the weighted average of interbank closing rates. The update covers major currencies including the US Dollar (USD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Qatari Riyal (QAR), Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), Swiss Franc (CHF), Australian Dollar (AUD), and Singapore Dollar (SGD).
Key Currency Rates – August 26, 2025
Saudi Riyal (SAR)
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Ready: PKR 75.1188
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1-Month: PKR 75.3896
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3-Month: PKR 75.9594
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6-Month: PKR 76.4874
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1-Year: PKR 78.0477
The Saudi Riyal remained stable, ensuring consistency for remittances and Hajj/Umrah travel expenses.
UAE Dirham (AED)
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Ready: PKR 76.7385 (↓ PKR 0.0065 from Aug 25)
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1-Month: PKR 77.0795
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3-Month: PKR 77.7601
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6-Month: PKR 78.3712
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1-Year: PKR 80.2163
A slight dip in AED ready rates could marginally reduce costs for expatriates and traders dealing with the UAE.
Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
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Ready: PKR 922.0472
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1-Month: PKR 926.6203
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3-Month: PKR 935.2729
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6-Month: PKR 942.7874
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1-Year: PKR 965.3763
The Kuwaiti Dinar remains firm, keeping high-value trade and remittance costs steady.
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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Ready: PKR 203.3700 (↓ PKR 0.3984 from Aug 25)
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1-Month: PKR 204.5776 (↓ PKR 0.4426)
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3-Month: PKR 206.9075 (↓ PKR 0.3920)
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6-Month: PKR 209.4175 (unchanged)
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1-Year: PKR 215.2619 (↓ PKR 0.4898)
The CAD’s downward movement could benefit Pakistan’s diaspora in Canada and lower import costs.
Qatari Riyal (QAR)
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Ready: PKR 77.3228
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1-Month: PKR 77.6923
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3-Month: PKR 78.3708
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6-Month: PKR 78.9752
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1-Year: PKR 80.7985
The Qatari Riyal shows stability, keeping remittance flows steady for workers in Qatar.
US Dollar (USD)
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Ready: PKR 281.8606 (↓ PKR 0.0122 from Aug 25)
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1-Month: PKR 283.0918 (↓ PKR 0.0941)
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3-Month: PKR 285.5388 (↓ PKR 0.0028)
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6-Month: PKR 287.6960 (↑ PKR 0.0051)
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1-Year: PKR 294.3336 (↓ PKR 0.0509)
The USD dipped slightly, offering minor relief for importers. However, open market rates remain around PKR 284, highlighting the gap between official and street exchange rates.
Other Notable Currencies
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Euro (EUR): PKR 327.5220 (↓ PKR 2.2974)
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British Pound (GBP): PKR 379.3139 (↓ PKR 1.3694)
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Swiss Franc (CHF): PKR 349.7247 (↓ PKR 1.5406)
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Australian Dollar (AUD): PKR 182.4906 (↓ PKR 0.4871)
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Singapore Dollar (SGD): PKR 218.6409 (↓ PKR 0.7168)
The decline across multiple major currencies indicates a short-term strengthening of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
Market Analysis and Impact
The overall dip in ready rates for most major currencies from August 25 to August 26 suggests the PKR gained slight strength in the short term. This trend may help reduce costs for:
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Imports
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Foreign travel
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Overseas education
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Remittances
However, the higher forward rates (6 months to 1 year) for most currencies signal that markets expect the PKR to face pressure in the medium to long term.
For businesses and financial institutions, SBP’s M2M rates remain critical in revaluing daily books, pricing trade contracts, and shaping investment strategies. For individuals, these shifts directly impact remittance values, study-abroad expenses, and travel budgets.