Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Exchange Rate Today – February 21, 2026

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) opened at Rs74.55 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s Karachi market, with the selling rate around Rs75.12. The pair has remained range-bound since late December 2025, staying well below last year’s mid-year high of Rs76.03 and near levels last seen in October 2025.

The Riyal remains a vital source of monthly income for millions of Pakistani households, with workers in Saudi Arabia’s construction, healthcare, hospitality, and domestic sectors sending steady remittances. Saudi Arabia continues to top the list of remittance-origin countries, contributing $913.3 million in May 2025 alone, while cumulative inflows from July 2024 to May 2025 reached $34.9 billion, a 28.8% year-on-year increase. At today’s rate, 1,000 Riyals sent home equals Rs74,550, supporting household expenses such as school fees, medical costs, groceries, and utilities.

Economically, a Riyal trading around Rs74.50–74.60 has dual effects. Remittance-dependent families face a modest erosion in purchasing power amid persistent inflation, while importers of Saudi crude, refined products, and petrochemicals benefit from lower rupee-denominated costs. These inflows also help Pakistan’s trade balance and bolster foreign exchange reserves, which remain above $11 billion, supporting the State Bank’s efforts to manage inflation and external debt. The relatively weaker Rupee also enhances the competitiveness of Pakistani exports, including rice, textiles, leather, surgical goods, and fruits.

Saudi Riyal is pegged to the US dollar at approximately 3.75 SAR per USD and managed by SAMA for stability, while the Pakistani Rupee operates under a managed float supervised by the State Bank of Pakistan, influenced by inflation, trade balance, and remittances. Seasonal factors such as Hajj, Umrah, and fiscal year-end bonuses continue to support Riyal demand, making the SAR–PKR corridor one of Pakistan’s most dependable economic links. At Rs74.55, the Riyal remains a crucial pillar for millions of households.