Dollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – May 22, 2026
Key takeaways
- The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) once again stood atop the interbank market as the highest-valued currency, delivering maximum returns for overseas remitters.
- Forex analysts observed that the rupee’s sustained recovery is being driven by healthy remittance inflows and improving foreign exchange buffers as the country approaches the Eid holidays.
- The US Dollar was quoted at Rs. 277.50 for buying and Rs. 279.00 for selling on May 22, 2026 — marking a fresh decline from Thursday’s levels.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI – May 22, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued the official foreign currency rates for Friday, showing further depreciation in the US Dollar (USD) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) once again stood atop the interbank market as the highest-valued currency, delivering maximum returns for overseas remitters.
Forex analysts observed that the rupee’s sustained recovery is being driven by healthy remittance inflows and improving foreign exchange buffers as the country approaches the Eid holidays.
The US Dollar was quoted at Rs. 277.50 for buying and Rs. 279.00 for selling on May 22, 2026 — marking a fresh decline from Thursday’s levels.