Forex rates in Pakistan recorded slight changes on October 17, 2026. The US dollar was bought at Rs277.40 and sold at Rs280.35. The British pound had a buying rate of Rs366.82 and a selling rate of Rs371.56, while the euro was bought at Rs310.64 and sold at Rs315.74. The article also lists UAE dirham and Saudi riyal rates, noting that these rates affect the rupee value of remittances that expatriate workers send to families in Pakistan.
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