The Saudi Riyal (SAR) gained against the Pakistani rupee in the open market, reaching Rs74.63 on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The selling rate also moved up, with exchange companies offering 1 SAR for Rs75.18, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan.
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 Rs74.63 in the open market, meaning 1,000 SAR can be exchanged for Rs74,630 in Pakistani currency.
A large number of Pakistanis live in Saudi Arabia, working in various sectors and sending remittances that play a crucial role in Pakistan’s forex reserves.
In January 2025, overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia sent $728.3 million in remittances, marking 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.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continue to maintain strong economic relations, with cooperation in trade, investment, and financial sectors.
