UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate- September 8, 2025

Karachi/Dubai, September 8, 2025: The UAE Dirham (AED) holds firm at 77.25 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, unchanged from earlier today’s rate, as verified by trusted financial sources tracking interbank and open market rates.

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This stability follows a dynamic period, with the AED peaking at 77.32 PKR on August 12 and dipping to 76.72 PKR on September 4, after a robust June when it gained 0.81 PKR, rising from 76.44 PKR to 77.25 PKR, hitting a high of 77.6111 PKR on July 1, 2025. The Dirham’s resilience underscores the United Arab Emirates’ forward-thinking economic policies and its status as a global financial powerhouse.

Currency Dynamics: AED-PKR Trends and Historical Context

The UAE Dirham, adopted in 1973 as the UAE’s official currency, is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 3.6725 AED to 1 USD, managed by the Central Bank of the UAE. This peg ensures the AED’s reliability, making it a trusted currency for global commerce across the UAE’s seven emirates, from Dubai’s vibrant markets to Abu Dhabi’s cultural landmarks. In contrast, the Pakistani Rupee, Pakistan’s currency since 1948, is a floating currency under the State Bank of Pakistan’s oversight, prone to fluctuations driven by domestic economic pressures, global market trends, and geopolitical factors. Today’s rate of 77.25 PKR matches June’s closing rate but sits below the July peak of 77.6111 PKR and above recent lows like 76.72 PKR on September 4 and 76.74 PKR on August 29. Compared to early 2025 rates, such as 76.44 PKR in June, the Dirham has gained roughly 1% over three months, reflecting sustained strength despite minor volatility.

Economic Impacts on Pakistan: Trade and Remittances

Today’s AED-PKR rate of 77.25 PKR strengthens the economic ties between the UAE and Pakistan, offering both opportunities and challenges. For the 1.5 million Pakistani expatriates in the UAE, the strong Dirham boosts remittance values, which reached $717.2 million in June 2025, per State Bank of Pakistan data, making the UAE Pakistan’s second-largest remittance source after Saudi Arabia. These funds fuel household incomes, supporting essentials like education, healthcare, and daily needs in regions like Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, driving local economic activity. However, the elevated rate, compared to lows like 76.72 PKR earlier this week, raises costs for importing UAE goods, from high-end electronics to staple foods, straining Pakistani businesses and consumers amid inflation. The AED’s US Dollar peg further widens Pakistan’s trade deficit and increases debt servicing costs for USD or AED loans. Economists urge Pakistan to expand exports, diversify trade partners, and stabilize the PKR to ease these pressures and bolster economic resilience.

UAE’s Economic Strength Fuels Dirham’s Stability

The UAE’s economic dynamism drives the Dirham’s steady performance. By diversifying beyond oil into technology, renewable energy, and thriving tourism and trade sectors, the UAE—led by global hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi—attracts significant foreign investment, as World Bank reports confirm. The Central Bank of the UAE’s meticulous oversight ensures the Dirham’s dependability, cementing its role in international trade. This economic strength underpins the AED’s stability at 77.25 PKR today, reinforcing confidence in the UAE’s diversified economy.