Karachi/Dubai, Dec. 18, 2025: The UAE Dirham (AED) has fallen to 76.31 Pakistani Rupees in the present day, down 0.09 PKR from yesterday’s shut of 76.40 PKR — marking the most important single-day drop in over a month. The transfer pushes the AED to its lowest stage since early September, delivering a well timed enhance for the 1.5 million Pakistanis working within the Emirates.
What drove in the present day’s slide?
Market observers level to a mixture of elements:
- A continued PKR rally fueled by higher-than-expected overseas inflows and constructive sentiment after Pakistan’s improved credit score outlook.
- Finish-of-year profit-taking in UAE foreign exchange markets as merchants lock in beneficial properties.
- Delicate world USD weak spot following dovish indicators from main central banks.
Regardless of the drop, the Dirham continues to be up roughly 0.87 PKR (+1.1%) year-to-date from January’s common of 75.44 PKR, however the final eight weeks have seen a gentle downward development from the mid-year excessive of 77.32 PKR.
Actual impression for households again house
Each dirham remitted in the present day converts to 9 paisa extra than yesterday — a small particular person achieve that provides up quick throughout the $700-750 million flowing month-to-month from the UAE to Pakistan.
A typical employee incomes 4,000 AED now sends house roughly 305,240 Pakistani Rupees as a substitute of 305,600 PKR — an additional 360 rupees per wage, sufficient to cowl per week of groceries or faculty provides for a lot of households.
Fast numbers – the place we stand
| Interval | Fee (PKR per AED) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Right now (Dec 18) | 76.31 | -0.09 PKR |
| Yesterday | 76.40 | |
| 7-day excessive | 76.50 | |
| 30-day common | 76.42 | |
| 2025 excessive (July) | 77.61 | |
| 2025 low (Jan) | 75.44 |
Trying forward – 2026 forecasts
Analysts count on the AED-PKR pair to consolidate between 76.00 and 76.80 by means of Q1 2026.
- If PKR momentum continues: potential additional softening in direction of 75.80 PKR.
- If oil rebounds strongly: potential rebound to 77.00+ PKR.
The Dirham stays one of the crucial reliable currencies for abroad Pakistanis — a gentle lifeline even in shifting markets.
Right now’s charge: 1 AED = 76.31 PKR
A significant drop that places extra rupees within the arms of households again house simply in time for the vacations.
