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Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – Live 24K & 22K Gold Price in PKR
This page shows the gold rate in Pakistan today — converted automatically from the international gold spot price and the live USD to PKR exchange rate. Prices are shown per tola, per gram and per 10 grams for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold, so you can check today's sona rate before buying or selling gold in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, or anywhere else in Pakistan.
24 Karat Gold Rate
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Today's Gold Price in Pakistan by Karat (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K)
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How Is the Gold Price in Pakistan Calculated?
Gold in Pakistan is priced off the international bullion spot rate, which is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce. That figure is converted into rupees using the live USD to PKR interbank rate, then divided down from a troy ounce (31.1035 grams) into the units jewellers actually trade in — a tola (11.6638 grams) or a plain gram. Finally, the 24K rate is scaled down by purity to get the 22K, 21K, and 18K prices shown above (for example, 22K gold is 22 ⁄ 24 of the pure 24K rate). This is exactly how the calculator on this page works, and it's the same method used by jewellers and gold rate boards across Pakistan.
24K vs 22K vs 21K vs 18K Gold: Which Should You Buy?
The karat number tells you how pure the gold is out of 24 parts. Higher purity costs more per gram but is softer, while lower-karat gold is more durable and usually cheaper to make into jewellery.
- 24K (99.9% pure): Best for investment — gold bars, coins, and savings — since it holds the closest value to the international spot price. Too soft for everyday jewellery.
- 22K (~91.6% pure): The most common choice for jewellery in Pakistan, balancing a rich gold color with enough durability for rings, bangles, and sets.
- 21K (87.5% pure): A popular middle ground in many South Asian and Gulf markets — slightly more durable than 22K at a lower price per gram.
- 18K (75% pure): More affordable and scratch-resistant, often used for daily-wear jewellery, diamond settings, and modern designs.
Is the Gold Rate the Same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Other Cities?
Yes — the gold rate in Pakistan is set nationally, typically once or twice a day, by jewellers' associations based on the international spot price and the USD/PKR rate. This means the official rate for gold rate today in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, and Quetta is generally the same across the country. Small differences you might see at individual shops usually come from making charges, taxes, or a dealer's own margin — not a different underlying gold price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Rate in Pakistan
How often does the gold rate change in Pakistan?
The rate can change several times a day, moving with the international bullion spot price and the USD to PKR exchange rate. Jewellers' associations typically issue at least one official revision per day, more often when global prices are volatile.
What is the difference between tola and gram gold rate?
A tola is a traditional South Asian weight unit equal to 11.6638 grams, and it's still the standard unit jewellers in Pakistan quote gold prices in. The gram rate is simply the tola rate divided by 11.6638, useful for smaller purchases or comparing with international per-gram pricing.
Which karat of gold is best — 24K, 22K, 21K, or 18K?
24K is best for investment purposes like bars and coins because it's the purest and closest to the spot price. 22K and 21K are the most common choices for jewellery, offering a good balance of purity and durability. 18K is more durable and affordable, often chosen for daily-wear pieces.
Is the gold rate the same across Pakistan?
Yes, the official gold rate is generally uniform nationwide since it's set by jewellers' associations based on the international price. Minor differences between individual shops usually come from making charges or dealer margins, not the base gold price.
How is the gold price in PKR calculated from the international rate?
The international spot price (in USD per troy ounce) is converted to PKR using the live exchange rate, then divided by 31.1035 to get a per-gram price, and multiplied by 11.6638 for a per-tola price. Lower karats are calculated as a percentage of the 24K rate based on purity.
Does the gold rate include making charges?
No. The gold rate reflects only the value of the raw metal. Making charges, applicable taxes, and any dealer margin are added separately by the jeweller at the time of purchase.
Spot price and the USD→PKR exchange rate refresh automatically in your browser from live market-data feeds. Karat rates are calculated from the 24K spot price by purity ratio and do not include making charges, taxes, or dealer premiums — treat this as an indicative reference, not a transaction price. Rates refresh in your browser and are not stored by costs.pk.