WEB DESK: Early Tuesday morning, a reports of malfunction in Google’s currency converter surfaced, which was displaying inaccurate exchange rates.
The error sparked a brief wave of excitement amongst those hoping to convert their savings into foreign currency assets in the short run. However, the joy dampened quickly as the mistake was soon recognized.
As of February 3, 2025, the parity of Pound Sterling to Pakistani Rupee was nearly Rs 346, but Google showed this:
While the actual market rate hovers around 76.50PKR per AED, 74.75 PKR for SAR, and 77.09 PKR for QAR, Google shows a baffling 38.36 PKR for AED, 37.56 PKR for SAR and 38.66 PKR for QAR, causing confusion among traders, businesses, and overseas Pakistanis.
The incorrect rate on Google has confused, especially those involved in remittances and foreign exchange transactions.
Many individuals relying on Google’s search results for real-time currency rates have expressed frustration over the misleading information.
