Dollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – May 21, 2026
Key takeaways
- The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) once again claimed the title of the most valuable currency in the interbank market, offering the highest exchange value per unit.
- Currency dealers noted that the rupee’s steady appreciation reflects sustained remittance inflows and improved foreign reserves ahead of the Eid holidays.
- The US Dollar was quoted at Rs. 277.80 for buying and Rs. 279.30 for selling on May 21, 2026 — marking a continued decline from earlier in the week.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI – May 21, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) published the official currency rates for Thursday, showing further softening in the US Dollar (USD) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) once again claimed the title of the most valuable currency in the interbank market, offering the highest exchange value per unit.
Currency dealers noted that the rupee’s steady appreciation reflects sustained remittance inflows and improved foreign reserves ahead of the Eid holidays.
The US Dollar was quoted at Rs. 277.80 for buying and Rs. 279.30 for selling on May 21, 2026 — marking a continued decline from earlier in the week.