Special purchases include carved wooden tabled, trays, screens, silver trinkets, pottery, camel-skin lamps, bamboo decorations, woodwork, brassware, cane items, conch shell ornaments, 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) = 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.
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.
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.
Banking HoursMon-Sat 0900-1330, Fri 0900-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | PKR119.63 |
| $1.00= | PKR60.64 |
| €1.00= | PKR80.98 |
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