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The USD to PKR exchange rate showed marginal improvement on Tuesday as the Pakistani rupee extended its positive streak for the 78th consecutive trading session, closing slightly higher against the US dollar in the interbank market.
The Pakistani rupee closed at PKR 280.00 per USD, gaining one paisa compared to the previous session. While the movement was minimal, it reflects continued stability in the USD to PKR parity amid controlled market conditions and improved dollar liquidity.
Market dealers noted that the rupee’s sustained performance is largely supported by strict import management, steady inflows, and close monitoring by financial authorities.
Alongside the US dollar, the rupee strengthened against most major currencies. It recorded gains versus the UAE Dirham (AED) and Saudi Riyal (SAR), while losing ground against the British Pound (GBP). The local currency slipped 25 paisas against GBP but gained nearly 20 paisas against the Australian Dollar.
Interbank Exchange Rate Table
| Currency | 09-Jan-2026 | 12-Jan-2026 | 13-Jan-2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 280.0235 | 280.0121 | 280.0018 | +0.0103 |
| EUR | 326.1434 | 327.2502 | 326.5241 | +0.7261 |
| GBP | 376.0716 | 376.7423 | 376.9945 | -0.2522 |
| AUD | 187.0837 | 187.9162 | 187.7132 | +0.2030 |
| AED | 76.2384 | 76.2353 | 76.2325 | +0.0028 |
| SAR | 74.6709 | 74.6679 | 74.6632 | +0.0047 |
The rupee’s prolonged stability comes after months of volatility driven by external account pressures and inflation concerns. Recent administrative measures, improved remittance flows, and tighter controls on speculative activity have helped stabilize the USD to PKR rate in the interbank market.
Currency experts believe that while sharp appreciation is unlikely in the short term, the rupee is expected to remain range-bound if current policies continue and external inflows stay consistent.
