Historic Pakistani rupee Saint Helena pound

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.

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.

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.

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.