Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released the updated weighted average customer exchange rates for several major currencies as of August 28, 2026. The exchange rates, which impact a wide range of economic activities, provide insights into current market valuations for both buying and selling purposes.
According to State Bank of Pakistan, the U.S. dollar's buying rate is set at 277.2267 and the selling rate at 277.6518. The euro stands at a buying rate of 322.8436 and a selling rate of 323.3316. The British pound's rates are 376.7389 for buying and 377.3310 for selling. Additional currencies listed include the Australian dollar at 199.5516 for buying and 199.8590 for selling, and the Canadian dollar at 200.0494 for buying and 200.3558 for selling.
The exchange rates for Asian currencies were also detailed, with the Chinese yuan at a buying rate of 41.2530 and a selling rate of 41.3061. The rates for the Japanese yen are 1.7381 for buying and 1.7407 for selling. The rates for Middle Eastern currencies, such as the United Arab Emirates dirham and the Saudi riyal, are 75.4816 and 75.5892 for buying and selling, respectively, for the dirham, and 73.8397 and 73.9488 for the riyal.
These exchange rates are critical for businesses and individuals involved in international trade and travel, as they determine the cost of foreign currencies and subsequently affect pricing and budgeting decisions.