Gold Rate in Karachi Today – کراچی سونے کا ریٹ
Live 24 Karat and 22 Karat bullion prices per tola, 10 grams, and 1 gram in Karachi. Certified under the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APJA) daily market schedule.
Karachi Gold & Silver Rate Sheet
Trading benchmarks in Pakistani Rupees across local Sarafa markets in Karachi.
| Purity Grade | Unit Weight | Price in Karachi (PKR) | Bazar Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 24 Karat Pure | 1 Tola (11.66g) | Rs 454,272 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | APJA Verified |
| Gold 24 Karat (10g) | 10 Grams | Rs 389,471 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | APJA Verified |
| Gold 22 Karat (Tola) | 1 Tola (11.66g) | Rs 416,416 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | APJA Verified |
| Gold 21 Karat | 1 Tola | Rs 397,488 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | APJA Verified |
| Gold 18 Karat | 1 Tola | Rs 340,704 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | APJA Verified |
| Pure Silver (چاندی) | 1 Tola | Rs 3,133 | Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa | Bullion |
Understanding Gold Trading in Karachi Sarafa Markets
Local bullion benchmarks, hallmarking practices, and pricing mechanisms across Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa.
🏛️ Local Sarafa Market Heritage
As Pakistan's principal financial hub and direct port of entry for imported gold bullions, Karachi's Zebunnisa Street (Saddar), Liaquatabad Sarafa Bazar, and Kharadar set the benchmark quotations for the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APJA). Karachi rates typically serve as the national baseline from which other provincial markets derive daily rates.
⚖️ Gold Pricing Formula Explained
The daily gold price quoted across Karachi is calculated using international spot commodity markets and local currency valuation:
A troy ounce equals 31.1035 grams, while one Pakistani Tola corresponds to exactly 11.6638 grams. Currency devaluations or interbank rupee movements directly impact local per-tola prices even when international spot rates remain steady.
💡 Consumer Advisory: Making Charges (جڑائی) and Wastage (کاٹ)
24K bullion bars and biscuits trade purely at raw metal value with zero or nominal packaging fee. In contrast, 22K jewelry includes workmanship charges (Making/Jurai) typically ranging from 8% to 20% of net gold value.
Always ensure gemstones, artificial stones, and pearls are weighed separately before purchase. Demand gross weight and net gold weight be explicitly itemized on the dealer invoice to avoid paying gold rates for glass beads.
Reputable jewellers in Karachi deduct between 2% to 5% upon buyback of their own certified gold jewelry. Keep the original printed receipt with hallmark stamps intact to secure maximum resale realization.
Pakistani Traditional Bullion Weight Measures
Frequently Asked Questions: Gold Rates in Karachi
What is the 24K gold rate per tola in Karachi today?
Today's benchmark price for 24 Karat pure gold in Karachi is Rs 454,272 per tola, as notified by the local Sarafa Association.
Is gold price in Karachi different from Karachi?
Pakistan operates under unified daily rates issued by the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APJA). However, minor variations of Rs 200 to Rs 500 per tola may occasionally appear due to local transit logistics, insurance, and city dealer stock levels.
Where is the main wholesale Sarafa market located in Karachi?
The primary wholesale bullion exchange in Karachi operates at Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa, housing bullion importers, assaying test laboratories, and wholesale jewelers.
How can I verify the purity of gold purchased in Karachi?
Always request computerized XRF spectrometer caratometer testing available at authorized laboratories within Zebunnisa Street & Liaquatabad Sarafa. Ensure the jewelry piece carries official laser hallmarking stamps indicating 916 (22K) or 999 (24K).
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