Pakistan Exchange Rates Show Minor Fluctuations in Open Market

KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) reported the closing exchange rates for several major currencies on April 8, 2026. The exchange rates for the U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, UAE dirham, and Saudi riyal showed slight variations in the open market, reflecting minor fluctuations in currency values.

According to Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), the buying rate for the U.S. dollar was recorded at 279.50, while the selling rate was 280.32. The euro was reported with a buying rate of 325.81 and a selling rate of 329.11. For the British pound, the buying rate stood at 374.54 and the selling rate at 378.38. The Japanese yen was traded at a buying rate of 1.75 and a selling rate of 1.80. The buying rate for the UAE dirham was 76.09, with the selling rate at 76.95, while the Saudi riyal had a buying rate of 74.44 and a selling rate of 75.21.

The information, as outlined in the press release, serves to inform stakeholders of the current exchange rates provided by ECAP. The State Bank of Pakistan is identified as the source of this data.