Currency
Govt Launches Crackdown on Hawala, Illegal Foreign Currency Transfers
The government of Pakistan has decided to launch a large-scale crackdown against illegal foreign currency transfers, targeting networks involved in money laundering and hawala/hundi operations. The decision…
Fresh Currency Notes Sold on Black Market at Premium
Fresh currency notes issued for Eid-ul-Fitr are being sold at inflated prices in markets across Pakistan, despite official assurances of fair distribution through banks and…
Eid Demand Pushes Fresh Currency Note Prices Up
With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, demand for fresh currency notes has surged across Pakistan, pushing open market prices significantly higher as many people struggle to obtain new…
Rs10 Note Could Soon End Under New Currency Plan
The federal government is considering a plan to permanently replace the Rs 10 note with a coin, a move aimed at saving billions of rupees…
Will New Currency Notes Be Available This Eid? SBP Gives Clear Answer
Pakistanis will not see newly designed currency notes this Eid, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that the issuance process has not…
SBP Rules Out Discontinuation of Rs5,000 Currency Note
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has categorically ruled out any proposal to discontinue the Rs5,000 currency note, putting an end…
USD to PKR Rate Drops as Rupee Gains Against Major Currencies
USD to PKR continued its downward trend as the Pakistani rupee extended gains for the 92nd consecutive session, closing at 279.76 per dollar on Monday.…
Cabinet Seeks Clarity on Polymer Notes, Orders Further Study on Proposed Changes
The federal cabinet has raised questions over Pakistan’s proposed new currency notes, particularly the use of polymer material, prompting a decision to send the matter…
USD to PKR Stays Firm as Rupee Gains Sharply Against Pound, Euro, and AUD
The USD to PKR exchange rate continued its steady trend on Friday as the Pakistani rupee closed stronger for the 91st consecutive session, while also…
USD to PKR Drops for 88th Day After SBP Decision
The USD to PKR exchange rate declined for the 88th consecutive trading session on January 27, 2026, as the Pakistani rupee continued its steady recovery…
USD to PKR Stable as Rupee Loses Rs 5 Against British Pound
USD to PKR remained largely stable on January 26, 2026, as the Pakistani rupee extended its rare winning streak against the US dollar for the…
USD to PKR: Pakistani Rupee Closes at 279.90 in Interbank
The Pakistani Rupee (USD to PKR) posted a marginal gain against the US Dollar on Wednesday, ending the interbank session at PKR 279.90 per dollar,…
USD to PKR Today: Rupee Extends 82-Day Winning Streak Against Dollar
USD to PKR remained stable as the Pakistani rupee continued its remarkable run, closing stronger against the US dollar for the 82nd consecutive trading day.…
