Gold Rate in Pakistan Today: 24K, 22K and 21K Price per Tola
The gold rate in Pakistan on 17 October 2026, the latest rate available when this page was updated, was Rs 439,036 per tola for 24 karat gold and Rs 376,402 per 10 grams, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. That was Rs 1,600 lower than the day before. Jewellery gold of 22K and 21K costs less because it contains less pure gold.
PK Portals is an independent information site and is not linked to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association or any jeweller. Rates below are the association’s figures as reported by Business Recorder and Samaa on 17 October 2026, and gold prices change every working day, so your local jeweller’s quote may differ.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 24K gold per tola | Rs 439,036 (17 October 2026) |
| 24K gold per 10 gram | Rs 376,402 |
| 22K gold per 10 gram | Rs 345,047 |
| Change on the day | Down Rs 1,600 per tola |
| Silver per tola | Rs 6,175 |
| International gold | $4,165 per ounce |
| Rate announced by | All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association |
| 1 tola | 11.664 grams |
Gold rate in Pakistan today by karat
| Gold type | Purity | Per tola | Per 10 gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat | 99.9% | Rs 439,036 | Rs 376,402 |
| 22 karat | 91.7% | About Rs 402,450 | Rs 345,047 |
| 21 karat | 87.5% | About Rs 384,160 | About Rs 329,350 |
The 24K rates and the 22K 10-gram rate are the association’s figures for 17 October 2026. The other 22K and 21K figures are worked out from the 24K rate by purity (22/24 and 21/24) and rounded, which is the usual way these rates are calculated. Making charges are added on top when you buy jewellery.
24K gold price by weight
Many buyers still use the traditional units, where 1 tola = 12 masha and 1 masha = 8 ratti. Based on the 17 October 2026 rate:
| Weight | 24K price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | Rs 37,640 |
| 1 ratti | Rs 4,573 |
| 1 masha | Rs 36,586 |
| 10 grams | Rs 376,402 |
| 1 tola | Rs 439,036 |
Silver rate and international gold price
- Silver: Rs 6,175 per tola and Rs 5,294 per 10 grams on 17 October 2026, down Rs 81 per tola.
- International gold: $4,165 per ounce, down $16 on the day.
- Previous day: on Friday 16 October 2026, 24K gold was Rs 440,636 per tola after a rise of Rs 2,800.
- For context: the rate was much higher in mid-August, at Rs 459,936 per tola on 15 August 2026.
How the gold rate in Pakistan is set
Gold is priced in a world market, so the local rate follows international prices closely. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association announces the official per tola and per 10 gram rate for 24K gold each working day, and newspapers and TV channels report it later in the day. Three things drive the number:
- International price: gold is traded worldwide in US dollars per troy ounce (31.1035 grams).
- Conversion to tola: one tola (11.664 grams) is about 0.375 of an ounce. At $4,165 an ounce, a tola is worth roughly $1,562 in the world market.
- Dollar rate and local premium: that dollar value is converted into rupees, and a local premium or discount is added depending on demand and supply in Pakistan’s bullion market.
This is why the rupee-dollar exchange rate matters almost as much as the world gold price. If the rupee weakens while world prices stay flat, the local rate still goes up.
Where to check the official rate each day
- Business pages of national newspapers such as Business Recorder, Dawn and The News, which report the association rate daily.
- Evening business bulletins on Pakistani news channels.
- Your local Sarafa bazaar, where jewellers display the day’s association rate.
Is the gold rate the same in every city?
Yes, broadly. The association rate is used as the base in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad and other cities. Small differences appear because of local market timing, transport and the making charges each jeweller adds. If a shop’s rate for 24K gold is far from the association rate of the day, ask why before you pay.
Tips before you buy or sell gold
- Check the day’s association rate first; it can move by thousands of rupees in a day.
- Ask for the karat in writing and check the stamp on the jewellery.
- Ask for the making charges (banwai) separately so you can compare shops fairly.
- When selling, ask how much deduction (kaat) the jeweller will take for alloy and wastage.
- Get a proper receipt showing weight, karat, rate per tola and making charges.
- For costly pieces, get a purity test from a gold testing lab before buying or selling.
- Prefer well-known shops in established markets and avoid deals that look too cheap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan today?
On 17 October 2026, the latest rate available at the time of writing, 24K gold was Rs 439,036 per tola and Rs 376,402 per 10 grams, according to the Sarafa association.
Who sets the gold rate in Pakistan?
The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association announces the official daily rate, based on the international price, the dollar rate and local demand.
Why is 22K and 21K gold cheaper than 24K?
Because it has less pure gold. 22K gold is about 91.7% pure and 21K is about 87.5% pure; the rest is other metals added for strength.
Is the gold rate the same in Karachi and Lahore?
Yes, the association rate applies nationwide. Small shop-to-shop differences come from making charges and local timing.
How many grams are in one tola?
One tola equals 11.664 grams, so 10 grams is a little less than a tola.
Why does the gold rate change every day?
It follows the world gold price and the rupee-dollar exchange rate, and both move daily.
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Gold and silver rates change daily, so check the latest Sarafa association rate before buying or selling.
