Islamabad, Apr 11, 2025: The exchange rate for 1 Saudi Riyal (SAR) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is approximately ₨74.75.
On the fifth working day of the current business week, the selling rate of the Saudi Riyal (SAR) has declined slightly, now trading at Rs75.25, according to the latest update from the Forex Association of Pakistan.
The Saudi Riyal, denoted by SAR or SR, serves as the official currency of Saudi Arabia.
Each Riyal is divided into 100 smaller units known as halalas.
Exchange rate movements are influenced by a variety of factors, including political stability, economic performance, and foreign exchange reserves.
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SAR to PKR Today – Live Rate
1 SAR = Rs74.73
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain deep-rooted ties in the economic, diplomatic, and religious spheres. These two nations share a longstanding partnership strengthened by mutual interests in the Islamic world, bilateral trade, and labor cooperation.
Saudi Arabia remains a critical economically for Pakistan, offering financial aid, investments, and hosting millions of Pakistani workers.
These workers play a pivotal role in boosting Pakistan’s economy through remittances.
In a recent diplomatic engagement in Jeddah, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming a shared commitment to enhancing defense, security, and strategic cooperation.
The Pakistani delegation also included Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, COAS General Asim Munir, and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz.
Record Remittances from Saudi Arabia
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, overseas workers based in Saudi Arabia sent home $744.4 million in February 2025, marking a 2.21% monthly increase and a 37.88% rise year-on-year.
This reflects the vital contribution of Pakistani expatriates to the national economy.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves reached $15.58 billion, with the State Bank’s share accounting for $10.67 billion as of March 28, 2025.
These figures highlight the country’s improving financial health, partly due to stable remittance inflows and external financial support.
