24 Karat Gold Rate Today in Pakistan – Per Tola & Per Gram
24 Karat Gold Rate Today in Pakistan
The 24 karat (24K) gold rate is the most important gold price indicator in Pakistan. It is the purest commercially available gold at 99.9% purity and serves as the base rate from which all other karat prices are calculated.
What is 24 Karat Gold?
24 karat gold contains 24 out of 24 parts pure gold — meaning 99.9% pure gold with only trace impurities. Key characteristics:
- Purity: 99.9% (hallmark stamp: 999 or 9999)
- Color: Rich, deep yellow — the truest gold color
- Hardness: Very soft (easily scratched)
- Best for: Investment bars, coins, and certificates
Why 24K Gold is Not Used for Jewellery
Pure 24K gold is too soft for everyday jewellery. A 24K ring would bend with daily use, and a 24K necklace would scratch and lose its shape quickly. This is why jewellery in Pakistan is almost always made in 22K (91.6% gold) or lower, where the alloy metals add the durability needed for wearable pieces.
Where to Buy 24K Gold in Pakistan
- Gold Bars (Taley): Available in 1 tola, 5 tola, and 10 tola from reputable sarafa shops and banks
- Gold Coins: Available from banks (NBP, MCB, HBL) in 1/4 tola, 1/2 tola, and 1 tola sizes
- Authorized gold dealers: In major sarafa bazars in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad
24K Gold as Investment in Pakistan
24K gold is the best form for pure investment because:
- Maximum gold content — you pay for gold, not alloy
- No making charges (unlike jewellery)
- Universal acceptance — can be sold anywhere in the world
- Hedge against inflation and PKR devaluation
- High liquidity — quickly sellable in any sarafa market
How to Verify 24K Gold Purity
- Check for "999" or "9999" hallmark stamp
- Buy from established sarafa shops or licensed dealers
- Verify weight on a certified scale — 1 tola = 11.664 grams exactly
- Request a purity certificate from the seller
Can I buy 24K gold jewellery in Pakistan?
Rarely. 24K is too soft for most jewellery. You can occasionally find 24K gold sheets or wire for specific crafts, but daily-wear jewellery is almost always 22K or lower in Pakistan.
How is the 24K gold rate set in Pakistan?
APGJSA calculates the 24K rate using the London AM/PM Fix price in USD, the morning USD/PKR exchange rate, and conversion to per-tola measurement, then adds a small handling margin.