KARACHI: The British pound was trading at around Rs375.86 against the Pakistani rupee in the interbank market on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, according to currency market trackers citing State Bank-linked rates. The pound gained Rs1.22 from the previous session, rising from Rs374.64 to Rs375.86.
In the open market, the pound was quoted higher, with exchange-rate platforms showing rates between roughly Rs377.50 and Rs379.10 during the day. Link Exchange listed the UK pound at Rs377.50, while Forex.pk showed the buying rate at Rs379.10 in Pakistan’s open market.
The difference between interbank and open-market rates is normal, as exchange companies usually include their own margins, cash handling costs and market demand in retail currency prices. For customers buying pounds for travel, education payments or remittances, the final rate may vary from one exchange company to another.
Global currency converters also showed the mid-market GBP/PKR rate close to Rs375.64, slightly below most open-market quotes.
The pound’s movement matters for Pakistani students, travellers, importers and families receiving or sending money between the United Kingdom and Pakistan. A stronger pound makes UK-related expenses costlier in rupee terms, while it increases the rupee value of remittances sent from Britain to Pakistan.
Currency dealers said rates may continue to shift during the day depending on demand, international currency movement and local foreign-exchange liquidity. For actual buying or selling, customers should confirm the rate directly with banks or licensed exchange companies before making a transaction.
