Gold Price in Pakistani Rupees Today
Track the live gold rate in PKR per tola and per gram. International spot prices converted with real-time USD/PKR exchange rates, plus local Sarafa market context.
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Understanding Gold Prices in Pakistan
Pakistan is the world's 5th largest gold consumer, with deep cultural significance attached to the metal. Gold plays a central role in weddings, religious celebrations like Eid, and is widely considered the most trusted store of value. The domestic gold price is determined by the international spot price, the USD/PKR exchange rate, and government import duties and taxes.
- Traditional unit: tola — Pakistan prices gold per tola (11.6638 grams), inherited from the Mughal-era weight system still used across South Asia
- Sarafa market — Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar is Pakistan's largest gold trading hub, setting daily local rates. Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad also have active Sarafa markets
- Import duties and taxes — Pakistan levies import duties on gold (currently 3-5% customs duty plus additional regulatory duties), creating a premium over international prices. Rates change frequently with government policy
- Currency impact — The PKR has depreciated significantly against the USD in recent years, amplifying gold price increases in local currency terms. When the rupee weakens, gold in PKR rises even if the international price is flat
- Wedding demand — Pakistani weddings are gold-intensive, with families purchasing gold jewelry for the bride and exchanging gold gifts. Peak buying seasons align with wedding season (typically October-February)
- Smuggling and grey market — High import duties have historically driven significant gold smuggling into Pakistan, creating parallel pricing. The government periodically adjusts duties to reduce the incentive for informal imports
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price in Pakistan today?
The gold price in Pakistan fluctuates throughout the day based on international spot price movements and USD/PKR exchange rate changes. Local Sarafa market rates also reflect supply-demand conditions and import duty structures. Use the live chart above for the most current gold rate in PKR per tola and per gram, updated every 60 seconds from international markets.
How is gold priced in Pakistan (tola vs gram)?
Pakistan traditionally prices gold per tola, a unit equal to 11.6638 grams. This is the standard unit in Sarafa bazaars and jewelry shops across the country. International markets price gold per troy ounce (31.1035 grams) or per gram. To convert: divide the per-tola price by 11.6638 to get the per-gram rate, or multiply the per-gram price by 11.6638 to get the per-tola rate.
Why is gold more expensive in Pakistan?
Gold in Pakistan carries a premium over the international spot price due to several factors: import duties (customs duty plus regulatory duties totaling 3-5% or more), currency conversion costs, dealer margins, and local supply-demand dynamics. The significant depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar in recent years has also made gold substantially more expensive in PKR terms. Additionally, making charges for jewelry add 8-15% above the raw gold value.
What is a tola of gold?
A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight equal to 11.6638 grams (or approximately 0.375 troy ounces). It originated in the Mughal Empire and remains the standard unit for gold pricing in Pakistan, India, and other South Asian countries. When Pakistani media or Sarafa markets quote the 'gold rate,' they typically mean the price per tola of 24K gold. Jewelry is often sold by tola weight as well, with the making charge calculated separately.