On April 13, 2026, at 9:03 PM PKT, the Qatari Riyal (QAR) was trading at 76.51 Pakistani Rupees (PKR), maintaining the same level recorded on April 4. This rate continues to hover within the lower range observed since mid-2025, supported by Qatar’s robust energy sector, which provides a steady foundation amid calm market conditions.
The QAR-PKR exchange rate has experienced minimal fluctuations in recent weeks. Recent values include 76.51 PKR on April 4, 76.58 PKR on March 28, 76.36 PKR on March 21, 76.64 PKR on March 14, 76.74 PKR on March 7, 76.73 PKR on February 28, 76.76 PKR on February 21, and 76.79 PKR on February 14. Earlier last year, the rate peaked at higher levels such as 77.93 PKR on September 5, 77.88 PKR on August 12, and the 2025 high of 78.26 PKR on July 19. June 2025 closed at 77.86 PKR after opening near 77.39 PKR.
Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and external financial support have contributed to the Pakistani Rupee’s relative stability against the Qatari Riyal over this period. The exchange rate is primarily driven by supply and demand factors in the foreign exchange market, influenced by trade volumes, remittance flows, and economic policies in both countries.
Qatar’s Riyal, fixed at 3.64 QAR per US Dollar, gains stability from the country’s dominant role as a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Meanwhile, the Pakistani Rupee, which floats freely, is more sensitive to domestic inflation, political developments, and changes in foreign reserves—factors that have generally helped support the PKR in recent months.
In a significant development, the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to impact regional energy markets. Disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and associated infrastructure have kept oil prices elevated, exerting inflationary pressures on energy-importing nations like Pakistan. While Qatar benefits from higher energy prices as an LNG exporter, the broader uncertainty in the Gulf region adds volatility to shipping routes and regional currencies, indirectly influencing the QAR-PKR exchange rate.
For the more than 125,000 Pakistani expatriates living in Qatar, the current lower exchange rate reduces the value of remittances sent back home. A transfer of 1,000 QAR today equates to 76,510 PKR, unchanged since early April but 880 PKR lower than the June 2025 level of 77,390 PKR. This persistent gap places additional financial strain on families in Pakistan, affecting costs related to education, healthcare, housing, and daily living expenses.
Conversely, individuals earning in Pakistani Rupees may find imported goods in Qatar somewhat more affordable under these conditions. The Qatari Riyal, introduced in 1966 and denoted as QR or ر.ق, is managed by the Qatar Central Bank and remains a stable pillar of the Gulf economy due to its dollar peg. The Pakistani Rupee, symbolized as ₨ since 1948 and regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan, continues to adjust shifting economic and geopolitical factors.
