Pound to Pakistani Rupee Forecast (Predictions for GBP to PKR) - October 2025

If you’re sending money from the UK to Pakistan or back the other way, here’s a guide to how the British pound (GBP) and the Pakistani rupee (PKR) are performing, and what that means for your transfers in October 2025.

GBP to PKR: Where It Stands

Right now, the British Pound (GBP) is fairly strong against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading around PKR 389.5 in the open market.

Over the past few weeks, the GBP has gained against the PKR, mainly because the British economy is performing well, while the Pakistani rupee has stayed mostly stable against the US dollar but struggled against other global currencies.

What’s Driving GBP to PKR?

A few big-picture factors are pushing the Pound higher and keeping the Rupee relatively weak in comparison:

UK Economy

The UK’s inflation is at 3.8%, the highest in over a year.

This makes it less likely the Bank of England will cut interest rates soon, which supports the value of the Pound.

Pakistani Economy

Although the PKR has been stable against the US dollar this fiscal year (+0.85%), it has lost strength over the 2025 calendar year (around -1.00%).

Its performance has been mixed against global currencies, weakening against the Pound in the most recent sessions except for a few modest gains.

Interest Rates

Pakistan’s short-term lending rate (KIBOR) is largely steady but slowly ticking higher.

This shows borrowing money is getting slightly more expensive, which may slow economic activity.

Demand for GBP

There's strong demand for GBP in Pakistan due to trade, investment, and remittances.

That pushes the GBP/PKR rate higher.

What Do the Charts Say?

Looking at how GBP and PKR have moved against each other:

• GBP/PKR has been trending upward since August and recently touched a level near PKR 389.5.

• The pair is approaching resistance near PKR 392. A break above this level could push it closer to PKR 398.

• If the Pound weakens or PKR strengthens, support lies around PKR 384.5. This is the buying rate in the open market and a level that traders are watching.

The chart shows a “range-bound upward trend”, meaning that while it fluctuates, the general direction is slightly higher.

What to Watch in October 2025

Keep an eye on the following:

• UK economic data: If inflation stays high, the Pound could strengthen further.

• Bank of England news: If officials hint at keeping rates higher for longer, the GBP will likely stay firm.

• Pakistan’s monetary policy decisions: Any move to raise interest rates or news from the State Bank of Pakistan could support the PKR.

• Global news: Events affecting oil prices, imports/exports, or global uncertainty could also impact demand for foreign currency in Pakistan.

Risks Ahead

• If UK inflation suddenly drops, the Bank of England may consider cutting rates, which could weaken the GBP.

• A drop in investor confidence in Pakistan, due to political, economic, or energy issues, could send the PKR lower.

• Any sudden global financial shifts may cause volatility in the forex market.

What This Means If You’re Sending GBP to PKR Abroad

If you're sending money from the UK to Pakistan, this is a good time.

The higher exchange rate means you’ll get more PKR for each Pound you send.

For example, if the rate is PKR 389.5 for 1 GBP, sending £1,000 gives your recipient nearly PKR 389,500.

If the Pound rises further, you’ll get even better value. But if the rate falls back toward PKR 384, you’ll receive less PKR per Pound.

If you’re holding off on sending money, consider transferring part now and part later in case rates fall.