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Updated 13 November 2026 · Source: All-Pakistan Sarafa Association
Gold Rate in Nowshera Today
The gold rate in Nowshera today is Rs416,536 per tola for 24K and Rs357,112 per 10 grams, with 22K at Rs381,825 and 21K at Rs364,469 per tola. Nowshera, on the Kabul River between Peshawar and Attock, is the gold market for Pabbi, Risalpur and Akora Khattak.
Nowshera Gold Rate Today by Karat
Gold rate in Nowshera today: Rs416,536 per tola for 24K gold, down Rs10,900 in the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJSA) announcement of 12 November 2026. Nowshera jewellers price from this national Sarafa rate, so the base figure is the same as in Karachi or Lahore.
| Karat (hallmark) | Per tola | Per 10 grams | Per gram | Latest change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | Rs416,536 | Rs357,112 | Rs35,712 | ▼ Rs10,900 |
| 22K (916) | Rs381,825 | Rs327,353 | Rs32,736 | ▼ Rs9,993 |
| 21K (875) | Rs364,469 | Rs312,473 | Rs31,248 | ▼ Rs9,534 |
| 20K (833) | Rs347,113 | Rs297,593 | Rs29,760 | ▼ Rs9,082 |
| 18K (750) | Rs312,402 | Rs267,834 | Rs26,784 | ▼ Rs8,175 |
| 14K (585) | Rs242,979 | Rs208,315 | Rs20,832 | ▼ Rs6357 |
Updated 13 November 2026. These are gold-only prices; a jeweller’s bill adds making charges on top.
Gold Price in Nowshera by Masha, Gram and Tola
Nowshera jewellers bill in grams, while bangles, earrings and nose pins are still often described in masha. One tola equals 12 masha or 11.6638 grams.
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 masha | Rs34,712 | Rs31,482 | Rs30,372 | Rs25,759 |
| 1 gram | Rs35,712 | Rs32,736 | Rs31,248 | Rs26,784 |
| 3 masha | Rs104,134 | Rs95,456 | Rs91,118 | Rs77,275 |
| 5 grams | Rs176,673 | Rs161,950 | Rs154,589 | Rs132,504 |
| 6 masha (half tola) | Rs208,268 | Rs190,912 | Rs180,309 | Rs156,201 |
| 10 grams | Rs353,346 | Rs323,900 | Rs309,177 | Rs265,010 |
| 1 tola | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 | Rs312,402 |
| 2 tola | Rs833,072 | Rs763,650 | Rs728,938 | Rs624,804 |
| 5 tola | Rs2,082,680 | Rs1,909,124 | Rs1,822,345 | Rs1,562,010 |
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Gold Markets in Nowshera
Nowshera district lies along the Kabul River and the N-5 and M-1 routes, with large cantonments at Nowshera, Risalpur and Cherat. Its jewellers are concentrated in:
| Area | What you will find |
|---|---|
| Main bazaar and the old city | Traditional jewellers, karat testing and repairs |
| Main roads and commercial areas | Newer showrooms with ready-made designs |
| Pabbi and Akora Khattak bazaars | Busy local markets for the rest of the district |
Shop names and charges change over time, so visit at least two jewellers and ask for the gold rate and the making charge as separate figures.
Haq Mehr in Gold: What It Is Worth at Today’s Rate
In Nowshera, as across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, haq mehr is often fixed in tola of gold in the nikah nama rather than in rupees. Its rupee value therefore moves with the Sarafa rate. At today’s rate:
| Mehr in the nikah nama | Value if 22K | Value if 24K |
|---|---|---|
| 5 tola | Rs1,909,124 | Rs2,082,680 |
| 10 tola | Rs3,818,246 | Rs4,165,360 |
| 15 tola | Rs5,727,370 | Rs6,248,040 |
| 20 tola | Rs7,636,494 | Rs8,330,720 |
- Write the karat: on 10 tola, the gap between 22K and 24K is Rs347,113 today, so “10 tola of gold” without a karat leaves room for dispute.
- Prompt or deferred: mehr paid at the nikah (muajjal) is usually handed over as jewellery or bars; deferred mehr (muwajjal) is owed later, and when it is fixed as a weight of gold the wife is generally owed that weight, not its rupee value on the nikah date.
- Record the form: state whether bars, coins or jewellery are meant, because jewellery carries making charges that bars do not.
- Rules can differ by case; confirm the wording with a mufti or a family lawyer.
Bought Gold at the January 2026 Peak? What It Is Worth Now
The Sarafa rate peaked at Rs572,862 per tola for 24K in late January 2026. Anyone who bought then is sitting on a paper loss. Here is how three common purchases compare at today’s rate:
| Bought at the peak | Paid then | Worth today | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tola 24K bar | Rs572,862 | Rs416,536 | Rs-156,326 (27.3%) |
| 10 grams 24K | Rs491,145 | Rs357,112 | Rs-134,033 |
| 1 tola 22K jewellery (10% making) | Rs577,636 | Rs334,097 after 12.5% kat | Rs-243,539 |
- From today’s level, gold must rise about 37.5% just to get back to the January peak, because a fall is measured from a higher base.
- Bars and coins lose only what the market has lost; jewellery also loses its making charge and the kat when sold, so jewellery bought at the peak shows the deepest loss.
- A paper loss becomes real only if you sell; if you do not need the cash, selling at a low point locks it in.
Follow the daily moves on the gold price chart.
Selling or Exchanging Gold in Nowshera
When you sell jewellery in Nowshera, the jeweller values it at the day’s rate for its karat and then deducts kat, traditionally 1 ratti per masha (12.5%), for solder, alloy and wear. 24K bars from a recognised dealer are usually bought back without kat.
| You sell | Gold value today | Kat (12.5%) | Cash you receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tola of 22K | Rs381,825 | − Rs47,224 | Rs330,567 |
| 1 tola of 21K | Rs364,469 | − Rs45,077 | Rs315,542 |
| 3 tola of 22K | Rs1,145,474 | − Rs141,672 | Rs991,702 |
| 1 tola 24K bar | Rs416,536 | Usually none | Rs416,536 |
Jewellery bought earlier in the year at a higher rate is still bought back at today’s rate, so check this page before you sell. More on the deduction: what is kat in gold.
Nowshera Gold Rate Trend: Recent Sarafa Rates
Over the last ten Sarafa announcements the 24K rate moved from Rs412,136 to Rs416,536 per tola (up Rs4,400). Each row is an official APGJSA rate, shown next to the world price that day.
| Date | 24K per tola | 22K per tola | Daily change | World gold ($/oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | ▼ Rs10,900 | $3,940 |
| 11 Nov | Rs427,436 | Rs391,816 | ▼ Rs3,400 | $4,049 |
| 10 Nov | Rs430,836 | Rs394,933 | ▼ Rs1,500 | $4,083 |
| 9 Nov | Rs432,336 | Rs396,308 | ▲ Rs3,200 | $4,098 |
| 7 Nov | Rs429,136 | Rs393,375 | No change | $4,066 |
| 6 Nov | Rs429,136 | Rs393,375 | ▼ Rs6,500 | $4,066 |
| 5 Nov | Rs435,636 | Rs399,333 | ▲ Rs9,600 | $4,131 |
| 4 Nov | Rs426,036 | Rs390,533 | ▲ Rs13,900 | $4,035 |
| 3 Nov | Rs412,136 | Rs377,791 | No change | $3,896 |
| 2 Nov | Rs412,136 | Rs377,791 | ▲ Rs2,400 | $3,896 |
For yearly figures back to 2000, see gold price history in Pakistan.
Gold Rate in Pabbi, Risalpur and Nearby Towns
Nowshera district and nearby towns follow the same Sarafa base rate:
| Town | District | 24K per tola | 22K per tola | 21K per tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pabbi | Nowshera | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
| Risalpur | Nowshera | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
| Akora Khattak | Nowshera | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
| Jehangira | Nowshera | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
| Mardan | Mardan | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
| Peshawar | Peshawar | Rs416,536 | Rs381,825 | Rs364,469 |
Before You Buy Gold in Nowshera
- Compare the shop’s rate with today’s rate on this page.
- If gold is promised as haq mehr, write its weight, karat and form in the nikah nama.
- Check the hallmark and ask for the karat in writing.
- Ask for the making charge separately from the gold value.
- Agree the kat for future exchange before paying.
- Keep all receipts together; they help when you resell or exchange later.
Gold Rate in Nowshera: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Nowshera today?
24K gold is Rs416,536 per tola and Rs357,112 per 10 grams in Nowshera today, based on the APGJSA rate of 12 November 2026.
What is the 22K gold rate in Nowshera?
Rs381,825 per tola today, before making charges.
How is haq mehr fixed in gold valued today?
At the day’s Sarafa rate for the karat in the nikah nama; 10 tola of 22K is worth about Rs3,818,247 today.
How much has gold fallen since the January 2026 peak?
24K is Rs156,326 per tola below the peak of Rs572,862 reached in late January 2026.
Is the gold rate in Pabbi and Risalpur the same as in Nowshera?
Yes. Pabbi, Risalpur, Akora Khattak and nearby towns follow the same Sarafa rate.
What is the silver rate in Nowshera today?
Silver is Rs5,578 per tola today.
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Rates are for information only and exclude making charges, kat and dealer premiums. Not investment advice. See our disclaimer and methodology. Official daily rate source: All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association rates (Business Recorder).