KARACHI/DOHA – May 5, 2025: The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is steady at 77.15 Pakistani Rupee, supported by Qatar’s healthy economy fueled by hydrocarbon riches and its US dollar peg, encouraging good trade and investment climate between the two countries.
One Qatari Riyal equals 77.15 Pakistani Rupees
This constant rate has meaningful implications for the two nations. Pakistani exporters of textiles and agricultural products benefit from stable pricing, making them more competitive in the market of Qatar and possibly enhancing export earnings. At the same time, stability attracts investors and companies eager to tap into Pakistan’s expanding market, opening doors to partnerships and infrastructure projects.
For Pakistan, a stable Qatari Riyal-Pakistani Rupee exchange rate provides reliable remittance inflows from its significant expatriate population in Qatar. As 55% of Pakistan’s Middle East remittances were received in December 2024, the stable value of the QAR keeps this critical economic pillar intact, fortifying foreign exchange reserves and supporting the balance of payments.
However, potential depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee may raise the price of Qatari energy imports to Pakistan, negatively impacting Pakistan’s balance of trade. With their economies evolving, the rate of QAR-PKR will keep projecting their resilience in trade.
The interplay between Qatar’s stability fueled by resources and Pakistan’s potential for market expansion will become ever more prevalent in defining their economic relationships in the future.
