Karachi/Dubai, Dec. 18, 2025: The UAE Dirham (AED) has fallen to 76.31 Pakistani Rupees today, down 0.09 PKR from yesterday’s close of 76.40 PKR — marking the biggest single-day drop in over a month. The move pushes the AED to its lowest level since early September, delivering a timely boost for the 1.5 million Pakistanis working in the Emirates.
What drove today’s slide?
Market observers point to a mix of factors:
- A continued PKR rally fueled by higher-than-expected foreign inflows and positive sentiment after Pakistan’s improved credit outlook.
- End-of-year profit-taking in UAE forex markets as traders lock in gains.
- Mild global USD weakness following dovish signals from major central banks.
Despite the drop, the Dirham is still up roughly 0.87 PKR (+1.1%) year-to-date from January’s average of 75.44 PKR, but the last eight weeks have seen a steady downward trend from the mid-year high of 77.32 PKR.
Real impact for families back home
Every dirham remitted today converts to 9 paisas more than yesterday — a small individual gain that adds up fast across the $700–750 million flowing monthly from the UAE to Pakistan.
A typical worker earning 4,000 AED now sends home approximately 305,240 Pakistani Rupee instead of 305,600 PKR — an extra 360 rupees per salary, enough to cover a week of groceries or school supplies for many households.
Quick numbers – where we stand
| Period | Rate (PKR per AED) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today (Dec 18) | 76.31 | −0.09 PKR |
| Yesterday | 76.40 | |
| 7-day high | 76.50 | |
| 30-day average | 76.42 | |
| 2025 high (July) | 77.61 | |
| 2025 low (Jan) | 75.44 |
Looking ahead – 2026 forecasts
Analysts expect the AED-PKR pair to consolidate between 76.00 and 76.80 through Q1 2026.
- If PKR momentum continues: possible further softening toward 75.80 PKR.
- If oil rebounds strongly: potential rebound to 77.00+ PKR.
The Dirham remains one of the most dependable currencies for overseas Pakistanis — a steady lifeline even in shifting markets.
Today’s rate: 1 AED = 76.31 PKR
A meaningful drop that puts more rupees in the hands of families back home just in time for the holidays.
