Today’s Silver Rate in Pakistan
The current silver rate in Pakistan stands at Rs. 6,552 per tola on Thursday, 16 July 2026. Domestic prices hold steady over the last 24 hours, remaining unchanged from yesterday’s closing. Keep reading to explore city-specific pricing from local Saraf markets, global indicators, and the current Zakat threshold limits.
Silver Prices by Weight
| Weight Unit | Market Rate (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tola (24K) | Rs. 6,552 |
| 10 Grams (24K) | Rs. 5,616 |
| 1 Gram (24K) | Rs. 561.6 |
| 1 Kilogram (24K) | Rs. 561,600 |
Silver Rates in Major Cities
| City | Per Tola | 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 6,552 | Rs. 5,616 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 6,552 | Rs. 5,616 |
| Lahore | Rs. 6,552 | Rs. 5,616 |
| Multan | Rs. 6,552 | Rs. 5,616 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 6,552 | Rs. 5,616 |
Why Do Silver Rates Change in Pakistan?
Global Trading Shifts: Local wholesale dealers across Karachi and Lahore modify their daily pricing dynamically, matching shifts in commodity values directly on the international spot markets.
The US Dollar Influence: Because precious metals are imported commodities, sudden exchange fluctuations between the US dollar (USD) and Pakistani Rupee (PKR) dictate shop markups and immediate pricing updates.
Silver Price Trend (Last 10 Days)
| Date | Per Tola | PKR Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 26 | Rs. 6,552 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 26 | Rs. 6,552 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 26 | Rs. 6,552 | -250 | -3.68% |
| Jul 13, 26 | Rs. 6,802 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 12, 26 | Rs. 6,802 | +50 | +0.74% |
| Jul 11, 26 | Rs. 6,752 | -150 | -2.17% |
| Jul 10, 26 | Rs. 6,902 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 09, 26 | Rs. 6,902 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Jul 08, 26 | Rs. 6,902 | -99 | -1.41% |
| Jul 07, 26 | Rs. 7,001 | -151 | -2.11% |
Finding the Zakat Nisab for Silver
The Islamic threshold (Nisab) for Zakat evaluation is established against the market value of 52.5 tolas of pure silver. Based on today’s running price of Rs. 6,552 per tola, the lower limit to declare eligible assets for giving Zakat is exactly Rs. 343,980. If your net cash savings, bank balances, or commodities stay higher than this cap for a full lunar year, Zakat becomes a personal requirement.
Is Silver a Smart Investment Option?
Highly Accessible Capital: Many retail buyers opt for physical silver blocks because they allow hard currency savings at an affordable fraction of Gold’s high entry costs.
Surging Industrial Demand: Global fabrication plants continue to scale up silver components for solar grids, EVs, and green-energy circuits, reinforcing its utility as a durable long-term inflation hedge.
