16/07/2019: IMF Bailout Package
Pakistan reached an agreement with the IMF for a three-year, $6 billion bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis, affecting the value of the Pakistani rupee.
11/12/2013: IMF Loan Program
Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy, resulting in devaluation of the Pakistani rupee.
01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis led to a depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against major international currencies due to economic instability.
20/05/2007: Kuwaiti Dinar Redenominated
The Kuwaiti Dinar underwent a redenomination, with the introduction of new banknotes and removal of three zeros from the currency.
20/03/2003: US Invasion of Iraq
The United States and its allies invaded Iraq, leading to a period of uncertainty and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
28/05/1999: Introduction of State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan was given full autonomous control over the monetary policy, which had a significant impact on the value of the Pakistani rupee.
25/03/1991: Kuwait Liberated
Coalition forces led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, restoring stability to the country and its currency.
02/08/1990: Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War and causing a significant decline in the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
16/09/1980: Iraq-Iran War Begins
The Iraq-Iran War started, leading to economic instability in the region and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
20/10/1975: Kuwait Dinar Pegged to Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
Kuwait pegged its currency to a basket of international currencies known as Special Drawing Rights (SDR) instead of the US Dollar.
16/12/1971: Separation of East Pakistan
Following the separation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh, the Pakistani rupee underwent a major devaluation.
02/01/1961: Kuwaiti Dinar Introduced
The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) was officially introduced as the currency of Kuwait, replacing the Gulf Rupee.
01/07/1955: Replacement of Indian Rupee
The Pakistani rupee replaced the Indian rupee as the official currency of Pakistan after the two countries separated.
17/08/1947: Independence of Pakistan
The Pakistani rupee was introduced as the official currency of Pakistan after the country gained independence from British rule.