NBP issues foreign exchange rates

Mettis Global reported that National Bank of Pakistan, through its treasury arm, released its daily foreign exchange rate sheet on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The table covers a broad range of currencies against the rupee, and the US dollar was quoted at Rs277.45 for buying and Rs277.95 for selling. According to the report, these figures act as a yardstick for dealing during the session.

Euro quotes were set at Rs323.52 buying and Rs324.10 selling, while the British pound stood at Rs378.15 and Rs378.83 respectively. Japanese yen quotes came in at Rs1.7414 buying and Rs1.7445 selling, and the Saudi riyal was quoted at Rs73.90 and Rs74.03. The bank says its rates do not apply to cumulative transactions above 5,000 US dollars or equivalent, and some listed currencies are not offered to NBP customers.

Separate conversion rates apply to frozen foreign currency deposits, with the US dollar at Rs277.503 and sterling at Rs378.1534 for settlement on Friday, 28 August 2026. The release describes the update as routine, meant to give transparency on how foreign currencies are valued.