Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
On Friday, April 03, 2026, the gold rate in Pakistan has adjusted to Rs. 500,000 per tola for 24K gold. Following a record high, prices dropped by Rs. 1,500 today as the market undergoes a correction.
Latest Gold Rate (24K)
Rs. 500,000
Rs. 428,669
Rs. 42,867
International Gold Market
$4,678
Gold Rate in Major Cities
| City | Price Per Tola (24K) |
|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 500,000 |
| Lahore | Rs. 500,000 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 500,000 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 500,000 |
| Quetta | Rs. 500,000 |
Gold Rate by Type
| Type | Per Tola | 10 Gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | Rs. 500,000 | Rs. 428,669 |
| 22K Gold | Rs. 458,451 | Rs. 392,947 |
| 21K Gold | Rs. 437,612 | Rs. 375,086 |
| 20K Gold | Rs. 416,773 | Rs. 357,225 |
| 18K Gold | Rs. 375,096 | Rs. 321,502 |
Trend of Gold Rate (Last 10 Days)
| Date | Price (Rs.) | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 | 500,000 | -1,500 | -0.30% |
| Apr 02 | 501,500 | +7,000 | +1.41% |
| Apr 01 | 494,500 | +1,000 | +0.20% |
| Mar 31 | 493,500 | -3,500 | -0.71% |
| Mar 30 | 497,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mar 29 | 497,000 | -500 | -0.10% |
| Mar 28 | 497,500 | +3,000 | +0.61% |
| Mar 27 | 494,500 | +4,000 | +0.82% |
| Mar 26 | 490,500 | +11,238 | +2.34% |
| Mar 25 | 479,262 | +15,200 | +3.27% |
Gold Price Movement – 10 Day Trend
“Black Friday” for Buyers: Gold Smashes Rs. 500,000 Barrier
As of Friday, April 03, 2026, the local bullion market is grappling with extreme volatility. Following a breathless surge of Rs. 7,000 yesterday, a slight correction of Rs. 1,500 has settled the 24K retail rate at exactly Rs. 500,000 per tola.
The 2026 Gold Fever
The atmosphere at Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar and Lahore’s Liberty Market remains tense. This “Safe Haven” asset is fast becoming an unreachable luxury for the middle class. While 24K sits at the half-million mark, 22K gold (bridal standard) is trading at Rs. 458,451 per tola.
Panic Buying: Retailers report families locking in deals now, fearing prices could strike Rs. 550,000 by next month.
Why is the Ground Shifting?
With international rates surging to $4,678 per ounce, analysts point to three core drivers:
- Safe Haven Demand: Middle East tensions have driven investors toward physical gold.
- Supply Tightness: Export limits from London and Dubai have choked local Pakistani supply.
- Currency Volatility: The Rupee’s battle with inflation makes gold the only trusted anchor.
City-Wise Pulse
KARACHI: The Sarafa Association was the first to flash the historic Rs. 500,000 tag this morning.
LAHORE & ISLAMABAD: Major showrooms are seeing a massive shift into “biscuits” (bullion) as investors exit stocks.
PESHAWAR: Border markets face intense pressure, with traders holding stock in anticipation of even higher peaks.
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