Today's Gold Rate in Karachi
Live gold spot prices, local jewelry shop markups, and comprehensive market analysis for Karachi.
Shop Rates in Karachi
| Karat | Local Market (PKR) | Jewelry Shops (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | 559.15 | 569.00 - 579.00 |
| 22K Gold | 512.55 | 524.00 - 530.00 |
| 21K Gold | 489.25 | 497.00 - 504.00 |
| 18K Gold | 419.36 | 429.00 - 439.00 |
Retail Price & Making Charge Calculator
Famous Gold Markets in Karachi
- Tariq Road Sarafa Market
- Saddar Gold Bazaar
- Clifton Jewellery Showrooms
Top Rated Gold Shops Near You
- Damas Jewellery
- ARY Jewellers
- Hanif Jewellers
Karachi: Where Pakistan’s Gold Rate Is Set
Karachi is Pakistan's gold capital. The sarafa bazaars around Tariq Road and Saddar concentrate the dealers whose buying and selling sets the benchmark tola rate the rest of the country follows, and the city's port and trading history keep bullion flowing. Rates here are quoted per tola of 11.664 grams at international parity converted into rupees. Competition in the bazaars keeps making charges at their lowest in the country, while Clifton and mall showrooms sell certified branded designs at a premium. Whatever you buy, the stamped invoice with weight and karat is non-negotiable.
What Karachi Buys
Karachi splits its gold two ways: 24k tola biscuits and bars for savers, who form one of the deepest bullion-buying publics in the region, and 22k bridal sets for the wedding season that runs almost all year. Designs lean lighter and more modern than Lahore's, with strong Gulf influence from the city's huge expatriate connection. Making charges in the sarafa bazaars are the benchmark for sharp pricing nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Karachi today per tola?
Karachi sets the national benchmark: the live per-tola rate shown above (24k gram parity multiplied by 11.664). Sarafa announcements during the day track the same figure with small variations as the dollar moves.
Where is the main gold market in Karachi?
The sarafa cluster around Tariq Road and the Saddar bazaars is the centre of trade, with the deepest dealer competition in Pakistan. Clifton covers the premium branded end.
Are making charges lower in Karachi than other Pakistani cities?
Generally yes for comparable work, because dealer density in the sarafa bazaars forces competition. Bridal sets bought in Karachi bazaars often carry the lowest making charges in the country.