The Pakistani Rupee has shown surprising stability against the US Dollar in late 2024, hovering around PKR 278-282. This has major implications for laptop buyers eyeing imports.

Current Market Analysis

Our team surveyed major importers in Hall Road (Lahore) and Saddar (Karachi) to understand pricing trends. Here's what we found:

MacBook Pricing Outlook

MacBook Air M2 prices have already dropped from PKR 380,000 to PKR 345,000 over the past two months. If the Dollar stays stable, expect another 5-8% reduction by February 2025.

Gaming Laptops

RTX 4060 gaming laptops from Asus and MSI are seeing the most volatility. Current prices:

• Asus TUF Gaming A15: PKR 285,000
• MSI Katana 15: PKR 295,000
• Lenovo Legion 5: PKR 320,000

Best Time to Buy

Based on historical patterns, late January to early February typically sees the lowest prices as importers clear inventory before new model announcements at CES.

Our Recommendation

If you need a laptop now, the MacBook Air M2 offers the best value. For gaming laptops, wait until mid-January for potential 10-15% price drops.