About the USD to PKR rate
Remittances from Pakistanis working abroad, including a large population in the Gulf states and the US, are a critical source of foreign currency for Pakistan, making USD/PKR one of the most economically significant rates for the country.
The Pakistani rupee has experienced periods of sharp depreciation tied to the country's foreign reserve levels and IMF program conditions, which makes checking the live rate especially important rather than relying on a figure from even a few days earlier.
For the diaspora sending money home, comparing the live mid-market rate against a remittance provider's offered rate is one of the most direct ways to make sure a larger share of the transfer reaches family rather than being absorbed by fees and margin.