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SBP purchases of foreign currency nearly stands at $7 billion

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1 year ago

July 1, 2025

ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased $860 million worth of foreign currency (USD) from the interbank FX market in early March 2025.

According to Topline Securities, the acquisition made in March 2025 has brought the total intervention to an impressive $6.8 billion over the span of the last 10 months, specifically from June 2024 to March 2025. As we look at the near future, the figures for the 12-month period are poised to rise significantly, potentially surpassing prior expectations, once the data for the months of April and May 2025 are released.

The State Bank of Bank purchased $223 million worth of foreign currency (USD) from the interbank FX market in February 2025, an increase from $154 million in January 2025.

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Today’s gold rates in Pakistan – July 26, 2026

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17 hours ago

July 26, 2026

Haris Sarfraz Ali

KARACHI – On July 26, 2026, gold prices in Pakistan increased, following the upward trend in international markets.

According to the Saraffa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased to Rs 430,500 after a rise of Rs 1300, while the rate for 10 grams was Rs 369,090.

**Today’s Gold and Silver Rates in Major Cities**
City	Gold Rate	Silver Rate
Karachi	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Lahore	PKR 430,550	PKR 3,830
Islamabad	PKR 430,600	PKR 3,830
Peshawar	PKR 430,650	PKR 3,830
Quetta	PKR 430,700	PKR 3,830
Sialkot	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Hyderabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Faisalabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Multan	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830

Note: It is pertinent to mention here that Upfront News in no way claims these rates to be accurate at all times, as the prices can continuously vary.

Forex

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan – July 26, 2026

Published

17 hours ago

July 26, 2026

Web Desk

KARACHI – Foreign currency exchange rates for the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, Euro, and other currencies in the Pakistan open market on July 26, 2026. The US Dollar’s buying rate stands at Rs 278.85, and the selling rate at Rs 278.95.

Several other currencies, which include the Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Chinese Yuan (CNY), Danish Krone (DKK), Japanese Yen (JPY), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), and Swiss Franc (CHF), showed no significant change in their rates compared to the previous update.

Currency	Symbol	Buying	Selling	📊
🇦🇺 Australian Dollar	AUD	194.44	198.25	📊
🇧🇭 Bahrain Dinar	BHD	742.21	752.68	📊
🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar	CAD	198.14	201.93	📊
🇨🇳 China Yuan	CNY	38.17	38.92	📊
🇩🇰 Danish Krone	DKK	42.70	43.37	📊
🇪🇺 Euro	EUR	318.99	322.68	📊
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar	HKD	35.26	36.26	📊
🇮🇳 Indian Rupee	INR	2.75	3.20	📊
🇯🇵 Japanese Yen	JPY	1.70	1.80	📊
🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar	KWD	891.24	901.75	📊
🇲🇾 Malaysian Ringgit	MYR	67.00	68.15	📊
🇳🇿 New Zealand Dollar	NZD	160.46	163.25	📊
🇳🇴 Norwegian Krone	NOK	28.15	28.50	📊
🇴🇲 Omani Riyal	OMR	726.85	737.00	📊
🇶🇦 Qatari Riyal	QAR	75.94	75.35	📊
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal	SAR	74.69	75.35	📊
🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar	SGD	215.43	219.25	📊
🇸🇪 Swedish Krona	SEK	28.38	28.97	📊
🇨🇭 Swiss Franc	CHF	340.92	344.37	📊
🇹🇭 Thai Baht	THB	8.55	8.90	📊
🇦🇪 U.A.E Dirham	AED	76.45	76.95	📊
🇬🇧 UK Pound Sterling	GBP	373.28	377.95	📊
🇺🇸 US Dollar	USD	278.85	278.95	📊

Gold

Today’s gold rates in Pakistan – July 25, 2026

Published

2 days ago

July 25, 2026

Web Desk

KARACHI – On July 25, 2026, gold prices in Pakistan increased, following the upward trend in international markets.

According to the Saraffa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased to Rs 430,500 after a rise of Rs 1300, while the rate for 10 grams was Rs 369,090.

**Today’s Gold and Silver Rates in Major Cities**
City	Gold Rate	Silver Rate
Karachi	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Lahore	PKR 430,550	PKR 3,830
Islamabad	PKR 430,600	PKR 3,830
Peshawar	PKR 430,650	PKR 3,830
Quetta	PKR 430,700	PKR 3,830
Sialkot	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Hyderabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Faisalabad	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830
Multan	PKR 430,500	PKR 3,830

Note: It is pertinent to mention here that Upfront News in no way claims these rates to be accurate at all times, as the prices can continuously vary.