Dirham Rises Slightly to Rs 79.20 Against Rupee on July 16, 2025
On July 16, 2025, the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) showed a mild increase against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the open-market rate reaching Rs 79.20 per dirham, up by Rs 0.20 from the previous day. The interbank rate remained lower at around Rs 77.48, reflecting ongoing pressure on the rupee.
This increase continues the upward trend observed in recent days, where the AED–PKR rate has moved between Rs 77.85 and Rs 79.20. Compared to early July, when rates hovered near Rs 77.30, this marks a modest appreciation of the dirham.
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Experts point to the Dirham’s fixed peg to the US dollar and the broader strength of the greenback, along with reduced remittance inflows and consistent demand for foreign exchange in Pakistan. These factors are contributing to a gradual weakening of the rupee.
Looking Ahead
If the current trend continues, the AED may test the Rs 80 mark in the near future. However, any surge in remittances during the Eid period or strategic intervention by the State Bank could ease some of the upward pressure on the exchange rate.
Expert View
Currency analysts note that remittance flows from the UAE will be key in determining the direction of the exchange rate. If inflows pick up, it may stabilize the rupee; otherwise, the PKR could face further depreciation, increasing costs for those converting dirhams in the coming weeks.
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