Islamabad, Apr 14, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) held steady against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, trading at Rs74.7.
The selling price also remained unchanged at Rs75.25 as the new business week commenced.
SAR to PKR Exchange Rate for Today
1 SAR = Rs74.7 (April 14, 2025)
The Saudi Riyal (SAR), the official currency of Saudi Arabia, is subdivided into 100 halalas.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing relationship across diplomatic, cultural, and economic fields, bolstered by their common Islamic heritage and aligned strategic objectives.
Saudi Arabia is a key economic partner for Pakistan, offering financial support, investments, and oil during critical times.
With approximately 2.5 to 2.7 million Pakistani nationals residing in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom hosts one of the largest overseas Pakistani communities.
Read More: Saudi Riyal to PKR Rate Today – April 11, 2025
These workers significantly contribute to the Saudi economy and are crucial in facilitating remittance inflows to Pakistan.
Remittance Update
In February 2025, Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia sent $744.4 million in remittances. This represented:
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A 2.21% rise from January 2025
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A 37.88% surge compared to February 2024
Such remittance inflows remain essential to Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and economic health.
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves
As of the week ending March 28, 2025, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves amounted to $15.58 billion, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holding $10.68 billion.
These reserves act as a buffer against external economic challenges and play a key role in stabilizing the exchange rate.
