KARACHI – Saudi Riyal (SAR) has recorded on change against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday as 1 SAR rate stood at Rs75.23 on 29 May 2025.
The selling rate of the Saudi currency also remained constant as it is being sold for Rs75.81 on fourth day of new business week.
Riyal is the official currency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is abbreviated as SAR, or SR. One Riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas.
SAR to PKR Rate Today in Open Market
The price of one Saudi Riyal stands at Rs75.23 in Pakistan as it remained steady on 29 May, 2025.
1 SAR = Rs75.23
The Saudi Riyal to Pak rupee exchange rate remains an important topic as a significant number of overseas Pakistanis reside in Saudi Arabia, contributing to foreign exchange reserves of the country.
Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan shows overseas Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia sent remittances to the tune of $725.4 million during April 2025. The remittances from the Kingdom were down 26% on a monthly basis, and 2% higher than the $712.2 million sent by the expatriates April 2024.
On the other hand, gold prices in Saudi Arabia stood at 4,497 Riyal per tola while the 10-gram is being traded at 3,859 SAR, as of 19 May 2025.
Furthermore, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share strong economic ties rooted in trade, investment, and labor cooperation.
These overseas Pakistanis contribute significantly to Saudi Arabia’s economy, particularly in construction, healthcare, and service sectors. In return, their remittances support millions of families and bolster Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves. Bilateral economic relations have deepened through joint ventures, infrastructure investments, and energy cooperation.
