- US dollar quoted at Rs 277.30 for selling in the official morning rates for Monday.
- Rupee closed the last interbank session at Rs 276.91, per the State Bank of Pakistan.
- British pound strengthened to Rs 369.66 for selling; euro quoted at Rs 311.42.
The Pakistani rupee opened the week on a steady note against major foreign currencies. The National Bank of Pakistan issued its official telegraphic-transfer rates for Monday, October 19, 2026, quoting the US dollar at Rs 276.80 for buying and Rs 277.30 for selling.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the rupee’s mark-to-market revaluation rate stood at Rs 276.91 at the close of the last interbank session on Friday. Dealers said the local currency traded in tight bands through the week as import payments and remittance inflows kept the market balanced.
The dollar eased marginally in the morning bulletin, with the selling rate down from Rs 277.35 on Wednesday. The British pound strengthened against the rupee, rising to Rs 368.99 for buying and Rs 369.66 for selling. The euro also firmed slightly, quoted at Rs 310.86 for buying and Rs 311.42 for selling.
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The UAE dirham stood at Rs 75.37 for buying and Rs 75.51 for selling, while the Saudi riyal was quoted at Rs 73.76 and Rs 73.90 respectively.
The rates below are the NBP telegraphic-transfer rates for Monday:
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 276.80 | 277.30 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 368.99 | 369.66 |
| Euro (EUR) | 310.86 | 311.42 |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 75.37 | 75.51 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 73.76 | 73.90 |
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Rates are indicative and may vary at money changers and bank branches.
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