The UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee exchange rate witnessed a slight dip in the open market on Thursday, offering a small sigh of relief to those keeping a close eye on foreign currency trends.
According to data from a leading currency portal, the buying rate of the UAE Dirham (AED) now stands at Rs76.9, while the selling rate is Rs77.9, showing a modest difference of Rs1 between the two.
The UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee rate holds significant importance for millions of Pakistanis, especially for families relying on remittances sent from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is home to over 1.5 million Pakistani workers, one of the largest expatriate communities in the region. For them, even a slight change in the exchange rate can make a real difference in how much money their loved ones receive back home.
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When the Rupee weakens, Pakistanis receiving remittances benefit as they get more in local currency. However, when the Rupee strengthens, the same amount in Dirhams translates into fewer Rupees. Similarly, Pakistanis traveling to the UAE for business, tourism, or transit flights also feel the impact of these daily exchange rate movements in their expenses.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s workers’ remittances continued to show encouraging growth. According to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country recorded $3.1 billion in remittance inflows during August 2025, marking a 6.6% year-on-year increase.
Cumulatively, remittances reached $6.4 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, compared to $5.9 billion during the same period last year—an impressive 7% rise.
The SBP report highlighted that the major sources of these remittances were Saudi Arabia ($736.7 million), United Arab Emirates ($642.9 million), United Kingdom ($463.4 million), and United States ($267.3 million).
