Gold Price Today in Pakistan
Today's Gold Prices in Pakistan - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Pakistan (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 41,092.27 PKR | 43,509.46 PKR | ▲ 112.83 (+0.26%) |
| 22k | 37,667.92 PKR | 39,883.68 PKR | ▲ 103.43 (+0.26%) |
| 18k | 30,819.20 PKR | 32,632.09 PKR | ▲ 84.62 (+0.26%) |
| Ounce | 1,278,113.42 PKR | 1,353,296.49 PKR | ▲ 3,509.45 (+0.26%) |
Last updated: 02:20 - 21 August 2026
Gold Performance in Pakistan Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Pakistan and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 43,509.46 PKR | 40,286.54 PKR | +3,222.92 PKR |
| 22k | 39,883.68 PKR | 36,929.33 PKR | +2,954.35 PKR |
| 18k | 32,632.09 PKR | 30,214.90 PKR | +2,417.19 PKR |
Popular Bullion Bars in Pakistan
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 44,379.65 PKR |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 220,810.51 PKR |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 440,315.74 PKR |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 2,197,227.73 PKR |
Gold Performance in Pakistan - Long Term
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
Gold in Pakistan carries deep social and religious significance closely mirroring Indian tradition, forming a core part of wedding dowries and long-term family savings, especially in rural regions.
Local gold prices are heavily influenced by Pakistani Rupee volatility, which has faced notable economic pressure in recent years, making exchange rate tracking just as important as watching the global price itself.
22k serves as the market's core standard, with growing demand for 24k bars and coins as a hedge against high local inflation.
Lahore and Karachi rank among the country's largest gold trading centers, where jewelers compete on pricing to attract buyers from across different cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gold so closely tied to weddings in Pakistan?
Gold forms a core part of wedding dowries and long-term family savings, especially in rural areas, similar to Indian tradition.
Does Rupee volatility affect the local gold price?
Yes, significantly, making exchange rate tracking as important as watching the global price itself.
What's the most common karat in Pakistan?
22k is the core standard, with growing demand for 24k as an inflation hedge.