Gold Rate in
Pakistan Today
April 14, 2026 · Updated every hour
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Gold and Pakistan — it's personal
You don't need anyone to explain why gold matters. Your nani knew. Your mother knows. You know. Gold is how wealth has been built, protected, and passed down across generations in Pakistan — long before anyone had a bank account or a stock portfolio.
Over the last five years, gold in PKR has more than quadrupled. In 2021, 24K gold was around Rs. 100,000 per tola. By 2023 it crossed Rs. 200,000. In 2025, Rs. 350,000. Today it sits above Rs. 500,000. That's not just a rally — it's proof that your instinct about gold has always been right.
How the gold rate is set
Pakistan's rate comes from two inputs: the international gold price (USD per troy ounce on COMEX/LBMA) and the USD/PKR exchange rate. The Sarafa Jewellers Association converts the international price to rupees and calculates the per-tola rate — 1 tola = 11.6638 grams. Even when international gold is flat, rupee depreciation alone pushes domestic rates higher.
24K, 22K, 21K — a quick guide
24K (99.9% pure) is investment-grade — gold bars, coins, and plans like Oraan Gold use 24K. 22K (91.6%) is the fine jewellery standard. 21K (87.5%) is the most popular karat for everyday jewellery in Pakistan, balancing purity with durability.
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Frequently asked questions
Gold rates change daily based on international prices and the PKR exchange rate. The rates at the top of this page are updated every hour. Bookmark it for your daily check-in.
With Oraan Gold, choose from five sizes — 1gm, 2.5gm, 5gm, 1 tola, or 5 tola. Download the Oraan app, pick your plan, and save in monthly installments. Your gold is delivered insured to your doorstep. No interest. Shariah-compliant.
Gold has more than quadrupled in PKR over the last five years. It consistently outpaces inflation and rupee depreciation, is Shariah-compliant, culturally meaningful, and easy to liquidate. Your instincts about gold? They're backed by data.
24K is 99.9% pure — the investment standard (bars, coins, Oraan Gold). 22K is 91.6% pure — used in fine jewellery. 21K is 87.5% pure — Pakistan's most popular everyday jewellery karat, balancing beauty with strength.
Pakistan's gold rate is derived from the international gold price (USD per troy ounce), converted at the current USD/PKR exchange rate, then calculated per tola (1 tola = 11.6638g). The Sarafa Jewellers Association publishes the official daily rate.
Gold Rate Per Gram in Pakistan Today
While most Pakistanis think in tolas, gold is traded globally by the gram. One tola equals 11.6638 grams. The table below shows today's live gold rate per gram in Pakistan across all major karats, calculated automatically from the live Sarafa rate shown above.
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
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Gold Rate Today in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
Gold prices in Pakistan are set nationally by the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association. The official rate is uniform across the country. Whether you check the gold rate in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar or Quetta, the base tola rate is identical.
Local variation exists only in making charges added by individual jewellers, typically 10 to 25 percent for jewellery items. For investment gold such as bars, coins, or Oraan Gold plans, there are no making charges and the national Sarafa rate applies directly.
Is Gold a Good Investment in Pakistan?
Gold has consistently been one of the best-performing assets in Pakistan, not from speculation but from economic fundamentals unique to the country.
Rupee depreciation: Pakistan has experienced significant PKR devaluation against the USD. Since gold is globally priced in dollars, its rupee value rises as the currency weakens. Investors who held gold were shielded from currency erosion. Shariah compliance: Gold savings are fully permissible in Islam. Unlike interest-bearing accounts, physical gold involves no riba, making it the preferred savings vehicle for Pakistan's majority Muslim population. Oraan Gold is also Shariah-certified. Liquidity: Gold can be sold quickly at any Sarafa market at the prevailing rate, offering near-instant liquidity at a transparent price.
How to Buy Gold in Pakistan
There are several ways to buy gold in Pakistan, each with different minimum amounts and practical trade-offs.
1. Physical gold from Sarafa jewellers: The most traditional route. You pay the Sarafa rate plus making charges, typically 10 to 25 percent for jewellery. Gold coins and bars carry lower premiums and are better for investment. 2. Oraan Gold installment savings: Save toward certified hallmarked physical gold in monthly installments starting from just 1 gram. No making charges. No riba. No hidden fees. Choose your gold size from 1gm to 5 tola, commit to a plan, and receive insured delivery to your door. The most accessible way for salaried Pakistanis to build a gold position gradually. 3. Gold mutual funds: Some Pakistani asset management companies offer gold commodity funds with ongoing management fees and indirect exposure to gold prices.
24K, 22K, 21K and 18K Gold: What's the Difference?
Gold purity is measured in karats, where 24K represents 99.9 percent pure gold. Understanding purity helps you make smarter choices for investment or jewellery.
24K (99.9 percent pure): The investment standard used for bars, coins and Oraan Gold. Maximum value per gram but too soft for everyday wear. Best choice when buying gold for investment. 22K (91.6 percent pure): Premium jewellery grade widely used in fine jewellery across Pakistan. Higher gold content than 21K and holds resale value better. 21K (87.5 percent pure): Pakistan's most popular jewellery karat, balancing gold content with durability and affordability. Widely available at all Sarafa markets. 18K (75 percent pure): Common in western-style jewellery and pieces with gemstone settings. Lower gold content, greater durability, suitable for intricate designs. When buying purely for investment, always choose 24K. For resale value in jewellery, 22K retains more value than 21K or 18K.
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