Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
A simple, one-page guide to today’s 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold prices in Pakistan — plus a free calculator so you know the exact cost before you walk into a shop. For minute-by-minute market movement, see the live gold rate update.
Gold Rates by Purity & Weight
All figures below are shown per tola and per 10 grams so you can compare quickly, whichever unit your local jeweller quotes.
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Gold Price Calculator
Enter any weight, pick the purity, and get the exact value at today’s rate — the same math your jeweller should be using.
1. Enter weight
Type the weight and choose the unit your jeweller gave you.
2. Choose purity
Karat tells you how pure the gold is — 24K is the purest.
Tool built directly into this page — no external plugin or iframe needed. Rates are set by the site owner and can be updated daily in seconds.
What’s Moving Gold Prices in Pakistan
A quick, plain-language read — no jargon, just what actually affects the number on the price sheet.
Gold in Pakistan is priced daily by local bullion associations, and that price shifts for a handful of clear reasons rather than at random. Once you understand these four drivers, the daily “up” or “down” on the rate sheet stops feeling mysterious.
1. The international gold price
Pakistan doesn’t mine enough gold to set its own price in isolation. Local rates track the global gold market closely, so when gold moves on international exchanges, dealers here adjust their sheets within hours to stay in line. You can cross-check today’s figure anytime on LiveGoldRate.pk.
2. The rupee-to-dollar exchange rate
Because gold is traded internationally in US dollars, a weaker rupee makes gold more expensive in Pakistan even if the dollar price of gold hasn’t changed at all. This is one of the most common reasons local rates rise on days when global gold looks flat.
3. Wedding season and local demand
Gold buying in Pakistan is closely tied to weddings and festive seasons. When wedding bookings are high, jewellery demand rises and shops sometimes hold or nudge rates up. During quieter months, footfall drops and rates lean more on international movement than local shopping.
4. Import costs and duties
Since most raw gold is imported, customs duty, freight, and handling costs all get folded into the final local price — which is one reason Pakistan’s gold rate can differ slightly from the pure international conversion.
Karat guide — what the numbers actually mean
- 24K — 99.9% pure gold. Soft, mainly bought as bars, coins, or investment gold rather than everyday jewellery.
- 22K — around 91.6% pure. The most common standard for gold jewellery sold in Pakistan.
- 21K — around 87.5% pure. A popular middle-ground choice, slightly more durable than 22K.
- 18K — 75% pure, mixed with more alloy for strength. Common in lightweight, everyday-wear designs.
Tola, gram, and ounce — quick conversions
Local shops usually quote in tola, while international markets quote in ounces — the calculator above converts between all three automatically, but here are the raw numbers if you ever need them by hand:
- 1 tola = 11.6638 grams
- 1 ounce = 31.1035 grams
- 1 tola ≈ 0.375 ounce
Four Things To Check At The Shop
Ask for the metal price and making charge separately
Get both written on the receipt as two separate lines, not one combined figure.
Confirm the net weight, not gross weight
Stones, enamel, and polish add weight that shouldn’t be billed at the gold rate.
Match today’s rate against the main market sheet
Rates should be consistent across a city on any given day — big gaps are worth questioning.
Get a proper purity hallmark or certificate
A hallmark protects you if you ever need to resell or exchange the piece later.
FAQs
How often does the gold rate change in Pakistan?
Rates are typically reviewed once or twice a day by local bullion associations, and can be revised again mid-day if there’s a sharp move internationally.
Why do 24K and 22K gold have different prices?
24K is nearly pure gold, while 22K contains about 8% other metals for added strength. Because you’re paying for the gold content, 22K is priced lower than 24K per tola.
Is the calculator on this page official?
It’s a simple, transparent calculation tool built to help you estimate cost using the day’s published rate. Always confirm the exact figure with your jeweller before paying.
Does the gold rate include making charges?
No. The rate shown here is for the raw gold only. Making charges, wastage, and any taxes are added separately by the jeweller and vary by shop and design.
