A notable divergence emerged between the interbank and open market exchange rates for the US dollar on Tuesday, indicating pressure on the Pakistani Rupee in the currency market, according to figures released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan.
The data for 3 March 2026 showed the US dollar being quoted at a purchase price of Rs 279.20 and a selling price of Rs. 280.50 in the open market.
In contrast, the interbank market recorded tighter trading for the greenback, with its value set between Rs. 279.45 and Rs. 279.65.
The British pound stood as the most expensive major currency, with its buying and selling rates listed at Rs. 371.24 and Rs. 376.23, respectively. The Euro was also valued highly against the domestic unit, trading at Rs. 324.22 for buying and Rs. 328.39 for selling.
Among other key international and regional currencies, the Japanese Yen was priced between Rs. 1.74 and Rs. 1.81. The UAE Dirham’s exchange levels were recorded at Rs. 75.63 and Rs. 76.77, while the Saudi Riyal was quoted at Rs. 73.91 for buying and Rs. 74.91 for selling.