Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
Today is Friday, 9 August, 2026, and the gold rate in Pakistan is PKR 449,500 Per tola for 24k and PKR 412,038 per tola for 22K gold, according to the Local Sarafa Market. Gold prices are unchanged today, holding steady at yesterday’s level after the previous rise. Here you can check daily prices by purity, city-wise rates, and 10 days history graph based on verified data.
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 385,380
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 353,265
- Per 10 Grams Rs. 337,208
Gold 24K Ounce International Rate
Estimate the value of your gold by weight and purity at today's Gold Rate rate.
Movement of the 24k gold rate per tola.
| Date | Gold 24K Tola | 10 Gram Gold 22K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 02, 26 | Rs. 428,600 | Rs. 336,840 |
| Aug 01, 26 | Rs. 428,600 | Rs. 336,840 |
| Jul 31, 26 | Rs. 428,500 | Rs. 336,761 |
| Jul 30, 26 | Rs. 429,700 | Rs. 337,704 |
| 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% |
| City | 24K 10 Grams | 24K Per Tola | 22K 10 Grams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Hyderabad | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Lahore | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Multan | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Islamabad | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Faisalabad | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Rawalpindi | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
| Quetta | 385,380 | 449,507 | 353,265 | |
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Last Updated: 08 Aug 2026 (Source: Karachi Saraf Jewellers Association)
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Daily Gold Market Update
Gold prices are unchanged today. As of 9 August, 2026, 24 karat gold is at Rs. 393,309 per tola, and 22 karat gold is around Rs. 412,038 per tola, based on the Local Sarafa Market.
Live Gold Price in Pakistan Today – 9 August, 2026
Tracking the current gold price in Pakistan feels like a full-time job. By looking at the latest numbers from the Pakistan Sarafa Association. The price is currently sitting around:
24k Per Tola = 449,496
22k Per Tola = 412,038
21k Per Tola = 393,309
18k Per Tola = 337,122
Best Time to Check Gold Rates in Pakistan
The market is feeling the heat from the high dollar value and the international spot price, which is hovering near $4,682 per ounce. It is observed that even a small change in the global market causes a massive ripple in deciding the gold rate today Pakistan.
If you’re looking to buy, watch the opening rates around 11:30 AM; that’s usually when the real trend for the day reveals itself.
Gold Price Performance in Pakistan
Over the past few trading sessions, 24K gold has stayed close to Rs. 428,600 per tola, with only small day-to-day moves of a few hundred rupees rather than a sharp swing in either direction. On August 2, the rate ticked up by just Rs. 100 from the previous close of Rs. 428,500, a sign that the market is holding steady for now.
This stability traces back to the international market. Spot gold has been trading near $4,043 per ounce, with the US Dollar to Rupee rate sitting around Rs. 277.68. Since Pakistan imports nearly all of its gold, these two numbers do most of the work in setting the local price. When either one moves, the Sarafa Bazar rate moves with it within hours, not days.
Local Demand and Sarafa Market Conditions
Local demand plays a real role in what you pay at the counter, even though the base rate comes from Karachi. The Karachi Sarafa Bazar sets the daily benchmark because most of the country’s gold enters through the city’s port. Lahore, Islamabad, and other cities follow that number closely, with only small gaps caused by transport costs and local buying pressure.
Demand tends to rise around wedding season and Eid, when families buy jewellery for gifts and dowries. During these stretches, dealers in busy markets sometimes charge a small premium above the official benchmark simply because more buyers are competing for the same stock.
Tolas, Grams, and Karats: How to Calculate the Value
Every buyer once gets confused by “tola” vs “10 grams.”. In Pakistan, investors and buyers trust on Tola system. One Tola is exactly 11.66 grams.
Whenever you check the gold rate in Pakistan, always look at the purity first.
- 24K is the “pure” stuff (99.9%), usually found in biscuits or bars.
- 22K is what your wedding sets are made of.
- 18K is usually for diamond rings because it’s harder and holds stones better.
The easiest way to not get cheated is to take the 10-gram price, divide it by 10, and multiply by 11.66. It sounds technical, but once you do it yourself, you’ll feel much more confident standing in a jewelry shop.
Jewellery Making Charges & Wastage Explained: How to Calculate Them
The rate you see on this page covers the raw gold only. Two separate charges get added when you buy actual jewellery: making charges and wastage.
Making Charges
Making charges, sometimes called ujrat or mazdoori, pay for the goldsmith’s labour and design work. These vary a lot depending on what you’re buying. Simple, machine-made chains usually carry the lowest charge, around 5% to 10%. Rings and earrings tend to run higher, closer to 10% to 18%.
Wastage
Wastage covers the small amount of gold lost while filing, polishing, and shaping the metal. Jewellers add this as a separate percentage on top of the making charge.
Buyer Checklist Before Visiting Saraf Market
A few simple steps can save you real money before you hand over cash at the Sarafa Bazar.
Check today’s official rate first. Knowing the benchmark price for 24K and 22K gold before you walk in gives you a fair starting point for any conversation with a dealer.
Visit more than one shop. Pricing advice from gold market guides commonly suggests checking at least three dealers before committing, since making charges are not fixed by any authority and can vary shop to shop.
Ask for the making charge as its own line item, separate from the metal cost. This makes it easy to compare offers between dealers and spot anyone padding the bill.
Look for the hallmark stamp. Genuine 24K gold in Pakistan carries a 999 hallmark, while 22K carries 916, under the PSQCA certification system. This confirms the purity matches what you’re paying for.
FAQs
What is the current gold rate in Pakistan today?
The 24-karat gold rate is about PKR 449,500 per tola today. In grams, that’s roughly PKR Rs. 38,537 per gram (24K). Rates for 22K, 21K etc. are lower, depending on purity and local market. These are indicative market rates; jewellers may add making charges or premiums.
What is the cause of the increasing gold price in Pakistan?
Depreciation of rupee is one of the key reasons: the weaker PKR to USD the more expensive the gold importation becomes. Local rates are also advanced by global inflation and the increase of world gold prices. There is added pressure on strong domestic demand (jewellery, weddings, safe-haven buying). The retail price is also raised by import expenses, taxes and dealer mark ups.
How often do gold rates in Pakistan update?
The Gold rates are generally updated daily, which shows the international market closures and currency fluctuations. Under volatile conditions, rates can be changed intra-day at the dealer level. A fresh rate is published on a number of websites and Sarafa associations every morning. Jewellers can adjust their asking price throughout the day to deal with risk.
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