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Gold Rate in Pakistan Today

Estimate gold content in rupees — 24K and 22K per tola, per 10 grams and per gram — from international spot and the available exchange rate. These figures are not a verified local Sarafa association rate or a dealer quote. Check the source time below; local premiums, spreads and making charges are additional.

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XAU/USDBullion benchmarkLive spot
$4,294.10
-$48.60 (-1.11%)

Gold is shown as the international spot price per troy ounce. TECHi converts the same benchmark into gram and tola values so local quotes can be compared against a clean global base.

24K · per tola
Rs 446,003
▼ −Rs 5,048 vs yesterday
24K · per 10g
Rs 382,382
Per 10 grams, in PKR
22K · per tola
Rs 408,836
Most common jewellery
Gold spot
$4,294.10
Global benchmark
USD per gram
$138.06
24K spot equivalent
USD per tola
$1,610.29
24K spot equivalent
PKR per tola
Rs 446,003
Before local premiums
Pakistan · Indicative spot conversion

Gold Rate in Pakistan Today

Indicative gold-content values for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K, per tola, per 10 grams and per gram. These estimates convert international spot to PKR using the available exchange rate. They are not a verified local Sarafa association rate or a dealer quote. Check the displayed source time and obtain a dated local quote for premiums, spreads and making charges.

Purity
Per Tola
Per 10 Grams
Per Gram
Investment bars, biscuits & coins
Rs 446,003
Rs 382,382
Rs 38,238
Most common bridal & daily jewellery
Rs 408,836
Rs 350,517
Rs 35,052
21K Gold
Lighter jewellery & Gulf-style sets
Rs 390,252
Rs 334,584
Rs 33,458
18K Gold
Stone-set rings, chains & everyday wear
Rs 334,502
Rs 286,786
Rs 28,679

For Pakistanis abroad: 1 tola of 24K gold is worth about $1,610 at today’s spot price. One tola equals 11.664 grams; 10 grams equals about 0.857 tola.

Gold Rate Today vs Yesterday, Last Week and Last Year

Today’s 24K rate of Rs 446,003 per tola is −Rs 8,548 (-1.88%) against the previous session’s close. Each comparison converts that day’s international close at today’s exchange rate, so the column isolates the gold move.

Gold rate today compared with yesterday, one week, one month, three months and one year ago, in US dollars per ounce and Pakistani rupees per 24K tola
PeriodUSD / ounce24K tola (PKR)Today vs then
Todaylive$4,294.10Rs 446,003
Previous close$4,376.40Rs 454,551−Rs 8,548 (-1.88%)
One week ago$4,399.70Rs 456,971−Rs 10,968 (-2.40%)
One month ago$4,694.50Rs 487,590−Rs 41,587 (-8.53%)
Three months ago$4,047.60Rs 420,400+Rs 25,603 (+6.09%)
One year ago$3,768.10Rs 391,370+Rs 54,633 (+13.96%)

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Gold Rates by City & Purity

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Live Gold Prices by Currency

The same gold benchmark in the currencies that matter most for Pakistan, the Gulf, and the wider region — with the rupee tola rate front and centre.

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Gold Price by Unit: Ounce, Gram and Tola

Gold trades globally in US dollars per troy ounce. The same benchmark, shown per gram and per tola and converted to rupees at today’s exchange rate, lets you line up the international price against the gold rate your dealer quotes in Pakistan.

Unit
USD
PKR
1 troy ounce
$4,294.10
Rs 1,189,341
1 gram
$138.06
Rs 38,238
1 tola
$1,610.29
Rs 446,003

Gold Price Calculator

Price any amount of gold by purity, weight (tola, 10 grams, gram, ounce and more), and currency. It opens on 1 tola of 24K in rupees, and you can add a Pakistan local premium to estimate a realistic dealer price.

Purity
Currency
Typical range in Pakistan for 24K tola: 3–7%. Adjust based on your city and dealer.
You are calculating
1 tola · 24K
International Spot Price
446,003 PKR
ILLUSTRATIVE PRICE WITH ASSUMED PREMIUM
459,383 PKR
Adds your 3.0% assumption to spot. This is not a verified dealer quote.
Calculations use live market spot rates. This is an educational tool — always verify with your local bullion dealer before buying.

Gold Price Chart & History

How gold has moved in US dollars per troy ounce. Switch between one month and five years, and tap or hover the line to read the closing price on any day.

Over the last 30 trading sessions gold closed as high as $4,697.80 and as low as $4,327.80 per troy ounce, a move of -3.13% through the Thu, Sep 24, 2026 close. Daily closes below are the international benchmark; the rupee column converts each close to a 24K tola at today’s USD/PKR rate, so it tracks the gold move rather than day-by-day currency swings.

Gold price history: daily closing price per troy ounce in US dollars with the equivalent 24K tola price in Pakistani rupees
DateUSD / ounceDay change24K tola (PKR)
$4,327.80-48.60 (-1.11%)Rs 449,503
$4,376.40-7.50 (-0.17%)Rs 454,551
$4,383.90-41.00 (-0.93%)Rs 455,330
$4,424.90+25.20 (+0.57%)Rs 459,588
$4,399.70+12.20 (+0.28%)Rs 456,971
$4,387.50+54.70 (+1.26%)Rs 455,704
$4,332.80-19.10 (-0.44%)Rs 450,022
$4,351.90-57.00 (-1.29%)Rs 452,006
$4,408.90+1.60 (+0.04%)Rs 457,926
$4,407.30-53.40 (-1.20%)Rs 457,760
PAKISTAN REALITY CHECK

Gold Rate in Pakistan: Spot vs Local Market

The prices you see on this page start with clean international spot rates (XAU/USD). This is the global benchmark before local dealer spreads.

Actual dealer prices can differ from converted spot. Factors can include:

  • Import duties + regulatory levies
  • Dealer margins and refining costs
  • City-specific demand (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta)
  • Form factor (jewelry vs biscuits vs bars vs coins)
  • Wedding season surges (typically Oct–Feb)
Illustrative Premium AssumptionsEditorial
24K tola (investment / biscuits)+4.0% to +6.5%
22K jewelry (most common in Pakistan)+3.5% to +5.5%
21K / 18K (lighter jewelry)+2.5% to +4.5%
Example: If international 24K spot is around Rs 446,003 per tola, adding an assumed 4.5% gives Rs 466,073. This is a calculation example, not an observed local asking price.
These percentages are illustrative assumptions, not a survey of dealer prices. Obtain dated quotes from reputable dealers for the same purity and weight before buying.

How to Read Today’s Gold Price

The cleanest way to read gold price today is to start with XAU/USD. That is the international spot benchmark: one troy ounce of gold priced in US dollars. Every local gold rate, including PKR tola quotes, starts from that global number and then adds currency conversion, purity, local premiums, and dealer costs.

A 24K tola is not the same as a troy ounce. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while one tola equals 11.6638038 grams. TECHi converts ounce to gram first, then gram to tola, so the PKR tola estimate stays consistent with the USD benchmark.

For Pakistan, treat the PKR number as an international spot conversion before local premiums. Jewelry, coins, biscuits, and bars can all trade at different effective prices because making charges, taxes, city demand, and supply spreads are not identical.

Quick Checks Before Buying Gold

  • Compare the dealer’s quote against the USD spot and PKR tola conversion.
  • Confirm purity in writing: 24K for investment bars, 22K or 21K for jewelry.
  • Separate gold content from making charges, wastage, tax, and buyback spread.
  • Ask whether the quote is for cash, bank transfer, delivery, or stored bullion.
  • Keep receipts and serial numbers for bars or biscuits before reselling.

Data Sources & Methodology

Prices on this page start from the live international gold spot price (XAU/USD) and major currency crosses. The per-gram and per-tola values, and the PKR, SAR, INR and other currency views, are all derived from that same benchmark at the current exchange rate.

The premium section and calculator show illustrative scenarios, not observed dealer or association rates. Their displayed percentages are assumptions added to converted spot; they are not measured local premiums. Actual quotes can include different spreads and charges.

City pages also describe local buying context — the main bullion and jewellery markets, typical making-charge and seasonal margin patterns, and how a city’s rate relates to the national benchmark. Those descriptions are TECHi editorial observations of the local market, not sourced quotes from a named dealer or association and not a live local price feed.

We deliberately avoid republishing unverified dealer rates circulated on messaging apps or scraped from other sites, because those numbers are often stale, inconsistent, or region-specific. The spot-plus-adjustable-premium model illustrates how a chosen assumption changes the total; it does not establish the local transaction price.

Historical prices are daily gold benchmark closes in US dollars and are not inflation-adjusted. For long-term purchasing-power comparisons, pair them with official CPI data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics or the World Gold Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold rate in Pakistan today?
The table shows indicative 24K, 22K and 21K gold-content estimates, calculated from international spot and the PKR exchange rate. These are not verified Sarafa association rates or dealer quotes. Check the source time and obtain a dated local quote.
What is the price of 1 tola of 24K gold in Pakistan today?
The indicative 24K spot conversion per tola in PKR is shown in the rate table and the hero card above. One tola is 11.664 grams, so the tola rate is simply the per-gram 24K rate multiplied by 11.664. Actual dealer quotes may differ because of local premiums, spreads and making charges.
What is the 22K gold rate per 10 grams in Pakistan today?
22K gold is 91.67% pure, so its rate is the 24K rate multiplied by 0.9167. The live 22K price per 10 grams and per tola in PKR is in the rate table above — 22K is the most common purity for jewellery in Pakistan.
What is today’s gold rate in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad?
Gold rates are broadly the same across Pakistani cities because Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar effectively sets the daily base rate that other cities follow, with only minor variation. The live PKR rate on this page is that benchmark; individual jewellers add their own making charges on top.
Why is the rate here different from what my jeweller is quoting?
This page shows the gold rate converted from clean international spot. A jeweller’s quote can be higher because it bundles import duties, dealer margin, refining and (for jewellery) making charges and wastage. The calculator on this page lets you add a local premium to model a realistic dealer price.
Is 22K or 24K better to buy in Pakistan?
22K is the most common purity for jewellery in Pakistan because it is harder and more durable. 24K is preferred for investment — biscuits and bars — because it has the highest gold content. Both are sound if bought from a reputable source with a proper receipt.
How often does the gold rate on this page update?
The gold price moves continuously through global market hours (roughly Sunday evening to Friday evening, US time) and the figures here follow that benchmark, with the “Updated” time showing the latest reading. Over weekends and holidays the price holds at the last close.
What drives the gold rate in Pakistan?
Two layers: global factors (US dollar strength, interest rates, inflation and geopolitics set the international price) and local factors (the rupee–dollar exchange rate, wedding-season demand, import policy and physical supply through banks and refiners).
When is the best time to buy gold in Pakistan?
Demand and premiums often soften after major wedding seasons and post-Eid, and the international price tends to dip during global risk-on phases or when the rupee strengthens. Rather than trying to time the exact bottom, most buyers average in for long-term needs.
Is gold a good investment in Pakistan?
Gold has preserved purchasing power over decades in Pakistan, especially through high inflation and currency weakness. It works best as part of a diversified portfolio — a hedge alongside other assets, not the whole of your savings.
What is the difference between international spot and the local Pakistani gold rate?
International spot is the global benchmark in US dollars per troy ounce. The local rate is that spot converted to PKR, plus a premium for duties, dealer margin and demand. The premium is not fixed — it widens and narrows day to day and city to city.
How do I calculate the gold price per tola in Pakistan?
Take the per-gram 24K rate in PKR and multiply by 11.664 for a tola, or by 10 for 10 grams. For 22K, multiply by 0.9167 first. The calculator on this page does all of this for any weight, purity and currency.
Does TECHi show live dealer prices from specific shops?
No. We show the transparent spot-derived benchmark rate and let you add a premium for local conditions. Republishing unverified shop-by-shop numbers would be misleading, so we explain the premium model instead and recommend confirming with dealers on the day you buy.
Can I buy physical gold online in Pakistan?
Yes — several banks and regulated platforms now offer digital gold and physical delivery. Always verify the custodian, storage arrangement, purity certification and making charges before buying.
What taxes apply when buying or selling gold in Pakistan?
Capital gains on gold can be taxable, gold imports attract duties, and jewellery often carries sales tax. Rules change, so confirm the current position with a tax adviser for your specific situation.
Why does the gold rate in Pakistan sometimes move differently from the international price?
Because the PKR rate also reflects the rupee–dollar exchange rate and local supply and demand. A weaker rupee or a pre-wedding demand spike can push local prices up even on a quiet day for international spot.
Is it better to buy gold biscuits or jewellery in Pakistan?
For pure investment, biscuits and bars carry lower making charges and resell closer to spot. For cultural reasons — weddings and inheritance — many families prefer jewellery even though the effective premium is higher.
How much gold should a family hold?
Financial planners often suggest 5–15% of investable assets in gold depending on risk tolerance and other holdings such as property. This is general information, not personalised advice.
Does the rate on this page include making charges?
No. Making charges on jewellery are extra and vary by design and jeweller. The figures here are for the gold content only — exactly what you want when comparing value before you negotiate.
What is the 21K gold rate in Pakistan today?
21K gold is 87.5% pure. Its live rate per tola, per 10 grams and per gram in PKR is shown in the rate table above, and the calculator lets you price any weight of 21K instantly.
Why is the Saudi Riyal (SAR) gold price relevant for Pakistan?
Millions of Pakistanis work in the Gulf and remit in SAR. Many buy gold in Saudi Arabia or on return, so comparing the SAR and PKR rates helps them judge where the value is better.
How does the Indian gold price (INR) compare with Pakistan?
Both countries have strong cultural demand and similar buying habits. India often runs higher premiums in wedding season. Comparing the INR and PKR rates (adjusted for exchange) shows the relative value between the two markets.
What happens to the gold rate during political or economic uncertainty?
Gold often rises in US-dollar terms as a safe haven when global or local risk increases. In rupee terms the move can be amplified or offset depending on how the currency reacts at the same time.
Where can I find historical gold prices in Pakistan?
The chart on this page covers several years of daily prices, and you can switch the range from one month to five years. For even longer series, the World Gold Council and the State Bank of Pakistan publish historical data.
Is a tola the same as a troy ounce?
No. One troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams while one tola is 11.6638038 grams — a tola is just over a third of an ounce. The conversions on this page go ounce → gram → tola so the USD and PKR values stay consistent.