Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released the latest weighted average customer exchange rates, providing insight into the buying and selling prices of several major currencies as of January 12, 2026. The data offers a snapshot of the current foreign exchange landscape in Pakistan, reflecting the rates quoted by commercial banks for their clients.
According to the report, the United States dollar is being bought at 279.7449 PKR and sold at 280.1700 PKR. The euro stands at 326.2501 PKR for buying and 326.7437 PKR for selling. The British pound is priced at 375.6637 PKR for buying and 376.2429 PKR for selling.
Among other currencies, the Australian dollar is being bought at 187.2581 PKR and sold at 187.5538 PKR, while the Canadian dollar is quoted at 201.3926 PKR for buying and 201.7000 PKR for selling. The Swiss franc's buying rate is 350.3269 PKR, with a selling rate of 350.8697 PKR.
The report also includes rates for regional currencies such as the Chinese yuan, which is being bought for 40.1354 PKR and sold at 40.1872 PKR. The Japanese yen is listed at 1.7708 PKR for buying and 1.7735 PKR for selling. The Saudi riyal and the UAE dirham are also included, with buying rates at 74.5931 PKR and 76.1957 PKR respectively, and selling rates at 74.7013 PKR and 76.3036 PKR.
The State Bank of Pakistan compiles these rates from the exchange rate sheets issued daily by commercial banks, providing an estimate of the rates offered for commercial transactions with customers. This information is disseminated for informational purposes and reflects the current market conditions as observed on January 12, 2026.