The following are the latest exchange rates of the UAE Dirham against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. (By forex.com.pk)
Buying Rate: Rs. 76.75 in the open market
Selling Rate: Rs. 77.75 in the open market
The UAE Dirham (AED) to Pakistani Rupee exchange rate holds great importance as millions of Pakistanis work in the UAE. Its stability ensures consistent remittance value, bolstering Pakistan’s foreign reserves and household incomes.
For Pakistan, currency exchange helps determine the value of the Pakistani rupee against foreign currencies like the US dollar or the UAE dirham. A strong exchange rate boosts imports and lowers inflation, while a weak rate can increase export competitiveness.
Currency exchange is also crucial for overseas Pakistanis who send remittances. Monitoring exchange rates helps businesses, travellers, and policymakers make informed financial decisions and manage economic stability effectively.
Pakistan’s worker remittances in September 2025 witnessed an 11.3 percent increase as the inflows stood at $3.2 billion, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed.
As per the SBP statement, remittance inflows during September 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($750.9 million), the United Arab Emirates ($677.1 million), the United Kingdom ($454.8 million), and the United States of America ($269.0 million).
Moreover, workers’ remittances increased by 8.4 per cent to $9.5 billion during the first quarter of this fiscal year, compared to $8.8 billion received during the same period last year.
Pakistan received a record $38.3 billion in workers’ remittances during the last fiscal year, marking an increase of approximately $8 billion over the previous 12 months.
