DUBAI, July 19, 2025 – The UAE Dirham maintained its position at 77.57 Pakistani Rupees during Saturday’s trading session at 6:57 PM PKT, matching the previous day’s closing rate according to verified market data from interbank and retail currency exchanges.
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The stable rate continues the Dirham’s solid performance trajectory established in June 2025, when the currency appreciated by 0.81 PKR from 76.44 at month-start to 77.25 by June-end, reaching a monthly high of 77.6111 PKR on July 1.
1 UAE Dirham= 77.57 Pakistani Rupee
Currency Fundamentals and Market Positioning
The UAE Dirham, introduced as the Emirates’ official currency in 1973, operates under a fixed exchange mechanism tied to the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, supervised by the UAE Central Bank. This dollar-peg arrangement provides exchange rate predictability, supporting the currency’s role in regional trade and international investment flows across the seven-emirate federation.
Pakistan’s Rupee, serving as the national currency since 1948, functions under managed float conditions administered by the State Bank of Pakistan. The PKR’s valuation responds to domestic economic indicators, international market conditions, and regional developments affecting Pakistan’s financial position.
Cross-Border Financial Flows and Economic Implications
The sustained AED-PKR exchange rate supports ongoing economic ties between both nations. Pakistani workers in the UAE continue benefiting from favorable remittance conversion rates, with the Emirates contributing $717.2 million in June 2025 worker transfers, maintaining its status as Pakistan’s second-largest remittance source after Saudi Arabia, per central bank statistics.
These inflows provide essential foreign currency support for Pakistani households while stimulating domestic consumption patterns. Conversely, the elevated exchange rate affects Pakistani import costs for UAE-sourced goods, from consumer products to industrial materials, potentially impacting business margins and retail pricing structures.
Regional Economic Dynamics and Future Outlook
The UAE’s economic foundation rests on successful diversification beyond petroleum resources, encompassing technology innovation, renewable energy initiatives, and expanded trade and tourism sectors centered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This strategic transformation, supported by comprehensive infrastructure development and regulatory frameworks, sustains international investor confidence and capital attraction.
Market analysts suggest the AED’s stability reflects broader Gulf economic resilience, while Pakistan’s monetary authorities continue addressing domestic challenges through policy adjustments aimed at currency stabilization and export promotion initiatives.
The consistent AED-PKR rate demonstrates the enduring bilateral economic relationship while highlighting ongoing opportunities for enhanced trade cooperation between both markets.