Gold Rate Today Karachi
Gold Rate Today Karachi on 12 August, 2026 is Rs. 454,200 per tola for 24K gold, as reported by the Karachi Sarafa Association. Gold rates change daily according to the world market and demand within the local market. When purchasing gold, check the latest pricing and updates on the gold price.
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 389,410
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 356,959
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 340,734
Gold 24K Ounce International Rate
Estimate the value of your gold by weight and purity at today's Karachi rate.
Movement of the 24k gold rate per tola.
| Date | Gold 24K Tola | 10 Gram Gold 22K |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 26 | Rs. 454,200 | Rs. 356,959 |
| Aug 11, 26 | Rs. 453,300 | Rs. 356,252 |
| Aug 10, 26 | Rs. 447,500 | Rs. 351,693 |
| Aug 09, 26 | Rs. 449,500 | Rs. 353,265 |
| Aug 08, 26 | Rs. 449,500 | Rs. 353,265 |
| Aug 07, 26 | Rs. 437,000 | Rs. 343,441 |
| Aug 06, 26 | Rs. 437,000 | Rs. 343,441 |
| Aug 05, 26 | Rs. 433,200 | Rs. 340,455 |
| Aug 04, 26 | Rs. 430,500 | Rs. 338,333 |
| Aug 03, 26 | Rs. 428,300 | Rs. 336,604 |
| KARAT / TYPE | INT MARKING | PURITY % |
|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | Gold 999 | 99.99% |
| 22K Gold | Gold 916 | 91.67% |
| 21K Gold | Gold 875 | 87.50% |
| 20K Gold | Gold 833 | 83.33% |
| 18K Gold | Gold 750 | 75.00% |
| 16K Gold | Gold 667 | 66.67% |
This small mark on the jewelry shows the real purity, such as 22K or 24K. Do not buy gold without it.
The receipt should list the weight, karat, and price you paid. Keep it safe in case you want to sell or exchange later.
Rates can differ slightly from shop to shop in the same market, so it pays to compare before you buy.
The making charge (labour cost) is the one part of the bill you can discuss and lower. The gold rate itself stays the same across shops.
Today Gold Rate in Karachi
Gold rate today in Karachi on 12 August, 2026, is PKR. Rs. 454,200 per tola, 22K at PKR. Rs. 416,357, and 21K at PKR 397,422. Gold Prices in Karachi are unchanged today.
Why Gold Rate in Karachi Keeps Moving
Gold prices in karachi move daily for two reasons: the international rate and the rupee’s value against the dollar. When the dollar strengthens, or the rupee slips, gold in Karachi gets pricier almost right away.
Gold is also in high demand globally as a safe investment. Central banks and big investors keep buying it, which pushes prices up. Locally, though, the Karachi Sarafa Jewellers Association has the final say, they convert the international rate into rupees and set the price you actually pay.
How Gold is Measured in Karachi
Gold here is sold by the tola, not the gram. One tola equals 11.66 grams, so gold rate in Karachi is Rs. Rs. 454,200 per tola for 24K means you’re paying for 11.66 grams of pure gold.
Karat shows purity:
- 24K: almost 99.9% pure, best for investment.
22K: what most Karachi jewellery is made from, strong enough to shape, still close to pure.
21K: slightly less pure, slightly cheaper.For investment purposes, 24K is what you want. For jewellery, 22K is the standard.
Tip: Ask for the karat stamp before you pay. A hallmark protects you when you resell.
Where to Buy Gold in Karachi
Karachi has a few well-known gold markets, and prices can vary slightly between them. Mithadar is the city’s oldest wholesale market, most Karachi jewellers buy stock from here, so rates tend to run lower. Saddar and Tariq Road have more retail shops with ready jewellery. Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Bahadurabad, and DHA have smaller, upscale jewellers, often with higher making charges.
Jewellery, Bars, or Old Gold — What Should You Buy?
For pure investment, gold bars or biscuits (10 grams or 1 tola) beat jewellery. Jewellery carries making charges of 10% to 15%, and you lose that again when you sell. Bars have almost no extra cost either way. For weddings or gifts, jewellery still makes sense, you’re paying for the craftsmanship, and that’s fine as long as you know it going in.
Have old or broken gold sitting around? It’s still worth something. Take it to a Sarafa jeweller to weigh and sell, or have it melted into a hallmarked biscuit for a small fee. Either way, don’t let it sit unused.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please verify rates with your local jeweller or Sarafa Association before buying or selling.
FAQs
How Are 22K and 24K Gold Different?
The 24K gold is pure but less durable hence suited better for investment and the 22K gold is suitable in making jewelry.
How to Check the Today Gold Rate in Karachi?
You can get updates from the Sarafa Bazar or authentic Jewelers in Karachi.
Why Gold Rate Changes Every day?
It varies with international rates, exchange rates, and local supply and demand patterns.
Is gold a good investment in Pakistan?
Yes, gold asset can be of use in time of economic downturn.
Karachi is the headquarter of gold trade. It is essential for these rates to be updated on time and be accurate. This website does a good job for it.
Our Karachi is the first one to change gold rates, but it is rarely a good news for us common people 🙂
The rates were close to what I was quoted in Saddar. Good enough for a quick daily check.