Special purchases include
carved wooden tables, trays, screens, silver trinkets,
pottery, camel-skin lamps, bamboo decorations, woodwork,
brassware, cane items, glass bangles, gold ornaments, hand-embroidered shawls, rugs and carpets, silk, cashmere shawls and
saleem shahi shoes with upturned toes. While some of the major towns have
craft centers where handicrafts from different regions are sold,
bazaars often provide the most interesting shopping. It is expected that the customer should bargain for goods.
Shopping hoursSat-Thurs 0930-1300
and 1500-1830. Bazaars stay open longer.
Currency Information:CurrencyPakistan Rupee (PKR; symbol ₨). Notes are in denominations of ₨5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ₨5, 2 and 1.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express is the most widely accepted card. MasterCard and Visa are also good, but Diners Club and other cards have more limited use. There are ATMs in all major cities.
Traveller's ChequesGenerally accepted at most banks, 4- and 5-star hotels and major shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling, though traveller's cheques in Pakistan Rupees can be negotiated.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Sat 0900-1330, Fri 0900-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | ₨116.36 |
| $1.00= | ₨78.37 |
| €1.00= | ₨106.60 |
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