On 2 September 2025, the Pakistani rupee traded steadily against the US dollar, closing at Rs 282.9 in both the interbank and open markets, while the selling rate touched Rs 283.70. Market watchers said this stability provided temporary relief to businesses and importers.
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Currency exchange firms reported similar calm in other major currencies. The British pound was exchanged at Rs 381.30 for buying and Rs 383.30 for selling, whereas the euro traded at Rs 328.5 and Rs 330.30. The Saudi riyal was quoted at Rs 75.8 and Rs 76, while the UAE dirham stood at Rs 77.45 and Rs 77.6.
Some market experts suggested that a mix of steady foreign reserves and regular monitoring by the central bank had played a role in reducing sharp fluctuations. They said the rupee’s stability was encouraging but warned that it remained vulnerable to external shocks such as higher oil prices and changes in remittance inflows.
In regional comparisons, the Kuwaiti dinar traded above Rs 918, making it one of the strongest currencies against the rupee, followed by the Omani riyal at Rs 736.70. The Chinese yuan, however, stayed under Rs 40.
Analysts emphasized that while the rupee’s steadiness was a welcome sign, sustainable stability would depend on structural economic reforms, improved export performance, and a reduction in external borrowing. Without these measures, they cautioned, the currency could face renewed pressure in the coming months.
