PAKISTAN

(PKR) Currency News >>

CURRENCY:

Pakistan Rupee - PKR

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: PKR 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 20 and 10.

COIN: PKR 5, 2 and 1.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

N/A

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Most major credit cards are accepted, the best one to use is American Express. ATM machines can be found in larger cities.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

There are currency exchange services at banks.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are accepted at larger hotels, banks and large shops. Best in US dollars or Sterling.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Sat 0900-1330. Fri 0900-1230.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

Import and export of foreign currency is unlimited provided in banknotes and traveller's cheques.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Pakistan is officially called the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and is located in South Asia. It is on the cusp between the Middle East and Central Asia. The capital is Islamabad and the official languages are English and Urdu.

POPULATION:

Around 173 million.

ECONOMY:

Pakistan has been described as a 'major emerging market'. This is despite being a poor country in general. Main elements of the economy include agriculture and services.