Today’s Gold Rate in Pakistan
The official gold price in Pakistan is trading at PKR 428,000 per tola for 24K pure gold on Thursday, July 16, 2026. For those planning wedding jewelry budgets, traditional 22K gold is holding at PKR 392,444 per tola in local bullion markets. Prices across major cities registered zero net change over the last 24 hours, stabilizing closely after yesterday’s market corrections to align with global spot trends and steady local currency dynamics.
24K Gold Rate Breakdown
Gold Rates by Purity Type
| Purity | Per Tola | 10 Grams | 1 Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | Rs. 428,000 | Rs. 366,950 | Rs. 36,695 |
| 22K | Rs. 392,444 | Rs. 336,371 | Rs. 33,637 |
| 21K | Rs. 374,605 | Rs. 321,082 | Rs. 32,108 |
| 20K | Rs. 356,767 | Rs. 305,792 | Rs. 30,579 |
| 18K | Rs. 321,090 | Rs. 275,213 | Rs. 27,521 |
Gold Rates in Major Cities
| City | Gold Per Tola (24K) |
|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 428,000 |
| Lahore | Rs. 428,000 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 428,000 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 428,000 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 428,000 |
International Gold Market Context
On the global stage, international spot gold is holding firm at approximately $4,028 per ounce. Because local retail jewelry demand inside Pakistan is traditionally quiet during Muharram, domestic rates are tracking global spot indices and open market currency valuations with extreme consistency rather than looking for domestic retail pressure.
10-Day Gold Price Performance
| Date | 24K Rate (Tola) | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | 428,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15 | 428,000 | -2,600 | -0.60% |
| Jul 14 | 430,600 | +2,100 | +0.49% |
| Jul 13 | 428,500 | -5,000 | -1.15% |
| Jul 12 | 433,500 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 11 | 433,500 | +300 | +0.07% |
| Jul 10 | 433,200 | -600 | -0.14% |
| Jul 09 | 433,800 | +2,300 | +0.53% |
| Jul 08 | 431,500 | -8,300 | -1.89% |
| Jul 07 | 439,800 | -1,700 | -0.38% |
Gold Rate Trend Graph
Market Outlook & Muharram Impact
The arrival of Muharram means wedding events across Pakistan have paused, keeping local jewelry markets exceptionally quiet. With everyday consumer retail traffic down, local gold rates are skipping typical domestic wedding markups and tying directly to global bullion desks and current currency metrics. For smart buyers and long-term investors, this temporary seasonal window presents a strategic moment to lock in pure gold assets before the busy post-Muharram wedding season resumes.
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