The Saudi Riyal (SAR) strengthened by three paisa in Pakistan's open market, with its buying rate now standing at Rs74.25 on Thursday, January 9.

The selling rate of the Saudi Riyal also increased, reaching Rs74.65 in the open market.

SAR to PKR Rate – 09 January 2025

Date	Latest Exchange Rate	Change
January 09, 2025	Rs. 74.25	+03 paisa
January 08, 2025	Rs. 74.22	–

The Saudi Riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia and is abbreviated as SAR or SR. One Riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas.

Pakistan receives the highest remittances from Saudi Arabia, with many Pakistani expatriates traveling back to their homeland where they need to exchange the currency.

As of January 9, the Riyal rate stands at Rs74.25. So, 500 Saudi Riyals will be equal to Rs37,125 in Pakistani currency.

At the current exchange rate of Rs74.25, 1,000 Saudi Riyals will be equal to Rs74,250 in Pakistani currency.

The current rate of one Saudi Riyal (SAR) in the open market of Pakistan is Rs74.25.

People carrying Saudi Riyals can visit banks or exchange companies in Pakistan to convert SAR into PKR.