The Pakistani currency witnessed another day of mixed performance on August 27, 2025, with the US dollar maintaining its position near the 285 mark in open market trading.
Data released by currency dealers showed the dollar being bought at Rs 284.1 and sold at Rs 285.6. The interbank market recorded a marginally higher rate of Rs 284.65. Experts noted that fluctuations were largely due to routine import payments and foreign exchange demand from the corporate sector.
The rupee’s weakness was visible against several other currencies as well. The British pound climbed to Rs 380.65 for buying and Rs 382.85 for selling, while the euro traded at Rs 330.30 and Rs 332.30. Gulf currencies were also steady, with the Saudi riyal at Rs 75.8–76 and the UAE dirham at Rs 77.45–77.6.
Other foreign units included the Canadian dollar at Rs 205–210 and the Australian dollar at Rs 184.1–189.75. The Chinese yuan hovered around Rs 39.03 for buying and Rs 39.43 for selling.
High-value currencies maintained their edge, with the Kuwaiti dinar and Omani riyal recorded at Rs 918.35–926.35 and Rs 736.70–738.70 respectively. The Qatari riyal was noted at Rs 77.24–77.94. Lower-value currencies such as the Japanese yen and Indian rupee were stable, trading at Rs 1.8–1.9 and Rs 3.14–3.23.