The value of the Indian rupee has decreased in comparison to that of the Pakistani rupee over the last year. This is evident from recent data on the exchange rates, which indicate that the Indian currency has depreciated over this period.
Indian Rupee Falls Nearly 12% Against PKR Since Marka-e-Haq Period
This trend is becoming apparent due to the fact that currencies in different countries do not change in the same direction. It is also related to constant changes in the world economy, where currencies appreciate and depreciate due to multiple economic factors.
Exchange Rate Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
As of 15 May 2025, 1 Indian rupee was worth 3.2913 Pakistani rupees. This period is also referred to as the “Marka-e-Haq” period in the data. As of 18 May 2026, 1 Indian rupee was worth 2.901 Pakistani rupees. This implies that the Indian rupee had depreciated during this period. In other words, its value decreased by about 12% within one year relative to the Pakistani rupee.
In 2026, the Indian rupee has already fallen by about 6.8%. This shows that the pressure on the currency is still continuing this year. At the same time, the Pakistani rupee has stayed more stable in comparison during this period.
Reasons Behind Currency Value Changes
There are several reasons why currencies fluctuate in value. The most common reasons are:
- Inflation (price increase in a country)
- Global economic environment
- The strength of the US dollar
- Conditions of trade and finance
This list can be applied to most countries, including India. But in this comparison, the Indian rupee has shown a bigger drop. Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is also part of the overall economic situation in the region.
The Indian rupee has also become weaker compared to some other nearby currencies, like the Bangladeshi taka. Some experts say this shows that the currency is under pressure from both global conditions and internal economic challenges.
There is a possibility that the Indian rupee might be under pressure as well as long as the current economic situation persists. Nevertheless, the value of any currency can easily fluctuate. In the future, anything could happen due to new developments.
In summary, the data indicate that the Indian rupee has depreciated in the last year, dropping by roughly 12% compared to the Pakistani rupee. Both nations are experiencing economic difficulties; however, in this period, the Indian rupee has depreciated significantly more than the Pakistani rupee.News source eTimes Pakistan.
