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Gold Price in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) Today

Live gold rate in PKR per tola and per gram, with Sarafa bazaar pricing driven by international spot, USD/PKR rates, and import duties.

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Understanding Gold Prices in Pakistan

Gold has deep cultural significance in Pakistan. It 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.

Gold pricing in Pakistan follows a unique local convention. The traditional unit of measurement is the tola, equal to 11.6638 grams, a weight standard inherited from the Mughal era that remains deeply embedded in daily commerce.

The country's primary gold trading centres are the Sarafa bazaars. Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar is the largest, effectively setting the national benchmark rate each day. Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad, and other major cities maintain their own active Sarafa markets, though prices closely track the Karachi rate with minor regional variations.

The Pakistani rupee has experienced significant depreciation against the US dollar in recent years, amplifying the gold price in PKR terms dramatically. Even during periods when the international gold price was relatively stable, the falling rupee pushed domestic gold prices to record highs. This currency dynamic has reinforced gold's role as a hedge against rupee depreciation and inflation for Pakistani savers, many of whom view gold as more reliable than bank deposits.

Pakistan's government levies import duties on gold, currently in the range of 3-5% customs duty plus additional regulatory duties, creating a premium above the international price. These rates change frequently with shifting government policy. Historically, high import duties have incentivized informal gold imports, leading to parallel market pricing.

Most gold purchased in Pakistan takes the form of 22K or 24K jewelry, with making charges adding 8-15% above the raw gold value. Gold futures trade on the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), but retail buying is priced off the Sarafa market rate (derived from international prices and the open-market dollar rate), which serves as the benchmark for most domestic transactions.

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: 3-5% customs duty plus additional regulatory duties create a premium over international prices; rates change frequently with government policy
Currency impact: The PKR has depreciated significantly against the USD, 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 aligns with wedding season (October-February)
Grey market dynamics: High import duties have historically driven significant gold smuggling into Pakistan, creating parallel pricing. The government periodically adjusts duties to reduce incentives for informal imports

Data provided by MetalCharts, a free precious metals tracking platform offering real-time prices, interactive charts, historical data, and portfolio tools for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. Prices sourced from major global exchanges including COMEX, LBMA, and LME, updated continuously during market hours.

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Data Methodology

Where does this price data come from?
Gold spot prices come from market data feeds that track the primary global exchanges, with an automatic fallback to a second feed. Prices update in real time during market hours, and each one is the latest available mid-market spot rate.
How is the gold spot price determined?
The gold spot price is derived from the most actively traded futures contracts on COMEX (CME Group) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery, calculated from near-month futures contracts adjusted for carry costs. During off-hours, prices reflect OTC (over-the-counter) trading across global markets, providing continuous 24-hour price discovery.
How are prices converted to PKR?
Metal prices are quoted in US dollars. The European Central Bank doesn't publish a reference rate for PKR, so a PKR price appears only when a current USD/PKR rate is available. Price in PKR = USD price × USD/PKR rate.
How is the unit conversion calculated?
1 tola is 11.6638 grams, or 0.375 troy ounces. Price per tola = price per troy ounce × 0.375.
When are precious metals markets open?
COMEX futures trade Sunday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET (23 hours per day with a 1-hour break). The London Bullion Market (LBMA) operates Monday to Friday with two daily fixings: AM fix at 10:30 AM London time and PM fix at 3:00 PM London time. Outside of formal exchange hours, precious metals continue to trade on OTC markets globally, meaning prices can move 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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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 in real-time 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 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 has also made gold substantially more expensive in PKR terms. 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 refer to the price per tola of 24K gold. Jewelry is sold by tola weight as well, with the making charge calculated separately.