KARACHI: The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to be a vital indicator for investors, traders, and consumers across Pakistan. As the world’s leading reserve currency, the USD influences global trade, energy prices, and international investments, while the PKR reflects Pakistan’s economic conditions amid ongoing challenges such as inflation pressures and foreign currency reserves management. With Pakistan working through post-pandemic recovery measures and IMF-supported reforms, keeping an eye on today’s dollar rate in Pakistan is crucial for those involved in imports, exports, or remittance flows.
On December 5, 2025, the current USD to PKR exchange rate in Pakistan’s open market stands at approximately 280.25 PKR per US dollar, based on live updates from local forex outlets. This marks a minor increase compared to yesterday’s closing rate, indicating a period of relative stability in the currency pair, typical for the end of the trading week when activity tends to slow. Meanwhile, in the interbank segment, the rate is slightly lower at roughly 280.80 PKR for selling, reflecting common disparities between official and open market rates driven by cash-based transactions.
For currency converters, the buying rate hovers around 281.30 PKR per USD, while the selling rate is approximately 283.20 PKR. The narrow margin between buy and sell rates offers favorable conditions for retail and business users. Overall, the PKR remains comparatively steady against the US dollar, providing some relief after months of heightened volatility.
