As of 20 September 2025, the gold rate in Pakistan has climbed higher again. The price of 24-karat gold per tola is around PKR 388,800. For 22-karat gold per tola, it is about PKR 356,400. These increases reflect stronger demand plus a weaker rupee. If you plan to buy or sell gold, these numbers signal that the market is active and prices are not likely to drop soon.
Today’s Gold Prices
| Purity | Price Per Tola | Price Per 10 Grams | Price Per Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-karat | PKR 388,800 | PKR 333,340 | PKR 33,334 |
| 22-karat | PKR 356,396 | PKR 305,559 | PKR 30,556 |
These rates vary slightly from city to city. In Lahore, for example, the 24-karat per tola rate is about PKR 388,950.
Why Gold Prices Are Rising
Several things are pushing up the gold rate in Pakistan:
- Currency Concern: When the Pakistani Rupee weakens against the US Dollar, gold cost in rupees rises. Many buyers turn to gold as a hedge.
- International Gold Market: Global gold price movements, driven by demand, supply, inflation, and investor behavior, feed into local prices.
- Inflation & Uncertainty: People often buy gold when prices of items are rising or when they fear the rupee will drop further.
- Local Demand: Weddings, festivals, and cultural buying increase demand. Jewellery makers raise prices when raw gold rates climb.
What This Means for You
- If you plan to buy gold, you may feel it is becoming more expensive, especially in high-purity (24K) forms.
- If you are selling gold, now might be a good time, because rates are relatively high.
- For small investors, even a small rise in gold per gram means higher cost.
- Gold remains an important investment hedge in Pakistan when other asset classes are underperforming.
FAQs
Q: What is a “tola” and how many grams is it?
A: A tola is a traditional South Asian weight unit. One tola is about 11.664 grams, though in everyday gold market speak many people round it when comparing with 10 grams.
Q: How does 22-karat gold differ from 24-karat in price and purity?
A: 24-karat gold is pure gold (99.9 percent approx.). 22-karat gold has other metals mixed in (making it about 91.7 percent gold), so it costs less because purity is lower.
Final Words
Gold prices in Pakistan are on the rise, especially for 24-karat gold. High demand, inflation, and currency weakness are keeping pressure on prices. Whether you are buying or selling, watching daily rates is wise, as small changes can make a real difference. For now, gold remains one of the safer assets during uncertain economic times.
