Gold Price in Pakistan (01 March 2025)

Today’s Gold Rates for Different Karats

On March 1, 2025, gold prices in Pakistan are as follows: Different karat values (purity levels) have different prices. The higher the karat, the purer and more expensive the gold. Here are the key rates:

• 24K Gold (Purest form) – About Rs. 305,200 per tola (approximately 11.66 grams). This equals roughly Rs. 261,660 for 10 grams​. 24K is pure gold, so it has the highest price.
• 22K Gold – Around Rs. 279,758 per tola, which is about Rs. 239,853 for 10 grams. 22K gold is slightly less pure (mixed with a small amount of other metals) and is commonly used in jewelry.
• 21K Gold – Approximately Rs. 267,045 per tola (about Rs. 228,953 per 10 grams)​. 21K is also popular for jewelry, especially in traditional designs.
• (For reference, 18K gold, which is 75% pure, is cheaper – roughly Rs. 228,895 per tola​, but 18K is less commonly traded in Pakistan compared to higher purities.)

These prices mean if you have one tola of 24K gold, it’s worth about Rs. 305,200 today. If you have a smaller amount, like 1 gram of 24K, it’s about Rs. 26,175 (since 1 tola is 11.66 grams). In summary, 24K is the most expensive, and as the karat goes down (22K, 21K, etc.), the price per tola goes down. This is because lower karat gold has more alloy (other metals) mixed in, making it slightly less valuable than pure gold.

Recent Trend in Gold Prices

Gold prices have seen some ups and downs in late February 2025. In fact, the week leading up to March 1 had a downward trend. For example, just a day or two before (on Feb 28, 2025), 24K gold price dropped by around Rs. 2,500 in one day. That fall brought the rate to roughly Rs. 300,500 per tola for 24K gold on Feb 28. This was part of a four-day streak of price drops in the local market.

The drop in late February was mainly because international gold prices fell, and our local market followed that trend. On Feb 28, the international gold price fell by about $24, reaching roughly $2,863 per ounce. When global prices go down, Pakistan’s gold prices usually go down too. Conversely, if global prices climb, local rates tend to increase. So, the recent trend was a short-term decline. By March 1, 2025, the price per tola in Pakistan stabilized around the Rs. 305,000+ mark again, showing that the market can bounce up or down on short notice.

Why did the prices drop? Global factors like changes in investor demand, currency values, and economic news can make gold cheaper or more expensive worldwide. In late February, there was a bit of a price correction globally (some profit-taking and a stronger dollar), which made gold slightly cheaper everywhere. Local Pakistani markets mirrored this movement. It’s a reminder that gold, while often a “safe” asset, can still fluctuate in price day-to-day.

City-Wise Gold Price Variations

In Pakistan, gold prices are mostly standardized across major cities. This means the rate you see in Karachi is usually the same in Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and other big cities on a given day. For March 1, 2025, major cities all reported about Rs. 305,200 per tola for 24K gold, and around Rs. 279,758 per tola for 22K gold. These rates are often set by local gold markets or Sarafa Associations (jewelers’ groups) each day, based on the international price and the rupee’s value.

• Karachi – often considered the benchmark market – had 24K gold at ~Rs. 305,200 per tola.
• Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and others – reported similar prices (~Rs. 305,200 per tola for 24K). In big cities, the difference in price is usually negligible (almost nothing) because everyone follows the same baseline set by the main gold traders.
• Smaller cities or towns – sometimes, very small variations (a few hundred rupees difference) can occur due to local supply and demand or minor transaction costs. But generally, the prices don’t wildly differ from the big city rates because communication is quick and traders adjust prices uniformly.

So, no matter if you are in Karachi or Lahore, the gold price for the day will likely be the same or very close. It’s always a good idea to double-check with your local jeweler or news update, but you can expect only tiny differences, if any. The uniform pricing is helpful because it means buyers and sellers across Pakistan are on the same page about gold’s value each day.

Influence of International Gold Prices

It’s important to understand that Pakistan’s gold prices are directly influenced by international gold prices. Gold is traded globally in US dollars (USD), so whatever happens in the world market affects us. If the price goes up in the world market, it will go up here; if it goes down there, it goes down here.

At the moment (around Mar 1, 2025), the international gold price is about $2,857 per ounce. This global price acts like a baseline. Local markets then adjust that price into Pakistani Rupees and consider the exchange rate of USD to PKR. In fact, local gold fluctuations are closely tied to changes in the value of the US dollar – if the PKR (rupee) becomes stronger against the dollar, gold might become a bit cheaper in PKR, and vice versa.

Why check international prices? Because they give context to local rates. For instance, if you hear that gold became expensive internationally due to some global event, you can expect Pakistan’s rates to rise as well. Conversely, if gold is getting cheaper globally (say, due to decreased demand or a stronger dollar), local prices should reflect that drop. Experts often say to keep an eye on international gold rates because Pakistan’s gold price depends on them. It helps you understand why the local price moved on a given day.

In summary, today’s gold price in Pakistan (01-Mar-2025) is around Rs. 305,000 per tola for 24K, with 22K and 21K being proportionally less. The past week saw a slight decline in prices, but things have stabilized around the current rate. All major cities have nearly the same gold prices, thanks to coordinated pricing by jewelers. And remember, the global gold price (about $2,857/ounce today) is a big factor – so watching international trends and the dollar rate is important, as they influence the local gold rates. Keeping an eye on both local updates and international news will give you the full picture of where gold prices might be headed.