Gold & Silver Price Today in Pakistan
Live prices per tola in PKR
Live gold and silver prices in Pakistan in PKR. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Pakistan
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (PKR/tola)
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Silver Price Today in Pakistan
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in PKR per tola, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (PKR/tola)
Gold in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of South Asia's most significant gold markets, with demand driven by deep wedding traditions, savings culture, and gold's role as a primary inflation hedge for millions of Pakistanis. Prices are quoted in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and traditionally expressed per tola (11.664 grams) — the historic unit used by the Sarafa bazaar network that spans the country.
Local Market Context
Lahore's Anarkali Bazaar and Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar are Pakistan's iconic gold trading hubs, but every major city has its own active Sarafa market. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association sets the daily gold rate that dealers nationwide follow. Pakistan's large overseas diaspora in the Gulf and UK generates significant gold remittance flows, particularly ahead of wedding and Eid seasons.
Taxes & Duties in Pakistan
Pakistan levies a 17% sales tax on gold jewelry, which is a significant component of the retail price. There is no separate import duty on gold bullion, but customs charges on smuggling crackdowns periodically spike informal premiums. The specific customs duty on gold is based on a flat PKR amount per 10g (not a percentage), which can diverge from the calculated 17% VAT as prices move. Freshgoldprice.com reflects the approximate combined cost.
Buying Tips for Pakistan
Always buy from registered Sarafa bazaar dealers — they display daily price boards and are bound by association rates. Verify the karat stamp and request a weight receipt for every purchase. 22K is the hallmark standard for Pakistani jewelry. For investment, opt for 24K coins or bars rather than jewelry to minimize making charges. Avoid 'free making charge' promotions as they often offset elsewhere.
Gold as an Investment in Pakistan
Gold is the dominant savings instrument for Pakistani households, particularly in rural areas with limited banking access. PKR has experienced sustained devaluation — gold has significantly outperformed the rupee over 5 and 10 year horizons. Physical gold remains far more popular than gold ETFs or digital gold products, which are nascent in Pakistan's financial market.