The following are the current buying and selling rates of the Saudi Riyal against the Pakistani rupee in the open and interbank market on Friday, June 27, 2025. The rate has been provided by Forex.com.pk.
Open market:
Riyal buying rate: Rs. 75.95
Riyal selling rate: Rs. 76.30
Interbank market:
Riyal buying rate: Rs. 75.62
Riyal selling rate: Rs. 75.75
The Saudi Riyal holds immense significance for Pakistan due to the strong economic and labor ties between the two nations. Saudi Arabia hosts a large Pakistani expatriate community, with millions working in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and services.
These workers sent $913.3 million in remittances in May 2025 alone, making Saudi Arabia the top source of Pakistan’s remittance inflows, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Cumulatively, remittances from July 2024 to May 2025 reached $34.9 billion, a 28.8% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, highlighting the Riyal’s critical role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy.
For Pakistani families, the SAR-PKR exchange rate directly affects household income. A stronger Riyal, as seen with the recent uptick to Rs75.63, means expatriates can send more Pakistani Rupees home, boosting spending on essentials like education, healthcare, and housing. For instance, converting 1,000 Saudi Riyals at the current buying rate yields Rs75,630, providing tangible financial relief to families reliant on these funds.
