Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = 100 paisa. Notes are in denominations of PKR1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of PKR2 and 1, and 50 and 25 paisa.

American Express is the most widely accepted card. MasterCard and Visa are also good, but Diners Club and other cards have more limited use.

Generally accepted at most banks, 4- and 5-star hotels and major shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

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

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	PKR119.63
$1.00=	PKR60.64
Eur;1.00=	PKR80.98

The following items may be imported into Pakistan without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 8oz of tobacco.
• 250ml of perfume and eau de toilette (opened).
• Gifts up to a value of PKR2000 (for the first visit in a calendar year, PKR100 for the second visit in a calendar year).*

Note: * Residents under 18 years old are not allowed any free import.

The import of alcohol, matches, plants, fruit and vegetables is prohibited.

The export of antiques is prohibited.