The Saudi Riyal (SAR) witnessed a slight decline against the Pakistani rupee in the open market, standing at Rs74.59 on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Despite the drop, the selling rate of 1 SAR increased, with exchange companies offering it at Rs75.14, according to forex.pk.
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia, and one Riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas.
SAR to PKR Exchange Rate Today
The Saudi Riyal is trading at Rs74.59 in the open market, meaning 1,000 SAR can be exchanged for Rs74,590 in Pakistani currency.
A large number of Pakistanis reside in Saudi Arabia, contributing to remittances, which play a significant role in Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.
In January 2025, overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia sent $728.3 million in remittances, reflecting a 5.5% decline on a monthly basis.
However, this figure remains 24% higher than the $587.4 million sent in the same month of the previous year.
Both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share close relations in various domains, particularly in economy and trade.
