The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) displayed a stable performance in early morning trading today, Friday, February 20, 2026.
Data from the interbank and open markets indicate a continued narrowing of the “premium” between official and retail rates, a signal of increasing stability in the country’s foreign exchange regime.
| Currency | Interbank (Selling) | Open Market (Selling) | Difference (Spread) |
| US Dollar (USD) | 280.05 | 282.20 | 2.15 PKR |
| Euro (EUR) | 331.54 | 333.66 | 2.12 PKR |
| UK Pound (GBP) | 379.46 | 381.86 | 2.40 PKR |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 76.25 | 77.35 | 1.10 PKR |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 74.66 | 75.40 | 0.74 PKR |
The US dollar remains the anchor of the market, trading at a tight 280.05 PKR in the interbank.
The open market selling rate of 282.20 PKR reflects a healthy spread of less than 1%, meeting the informal benchmarks often monitored by international lenders.
High-volume currencies like the Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham show the narrowest margins, likely driven by robust seasonal remittance flows from the Middle East.
The Indian Rupee (INR) is currently being bought at 2.80 PKR in the open market, while the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains the most affordable major currency at a buying rate of 1.79 PKR.
