Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 3 October 2026 (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K & 14K Prices)
The gold rate in Pakistan today, 3 October 2026, is Rs436,336 per tola for 24K gold, down Rs4,300 from yesterday, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). 10 grams of 24K gold costs Rs374,087, while 22K jewellery gold is Rs399,975 per tola and 21K is Rs381,794 per tola.
- 24K per tola: Rs436,336 ▼ Rs4,300
- 24K per 10 grams: Rs374,087 ▼ Rs3,687
- International gold: $4,138 per ounce ▼ $43
- Silver per tola: Rs6,522 ▼ Rs56
Gold Price in Pakistan Today by Karat (3 Oct 2026)
Rates for 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K are worked out from the 24K Sarafa rate in proportion to gold content. Jewellers add making charges on top of these prices.
| Karat | Per tola | Per 10 grams | Per gram | Per ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | Rs436,336 | Rs374,087 | Rs37,409 | Rs1,163,563 |
| 22K | Rs399,975 | Rs342,913 | Rs34,292 | Rs1,066,599 |
| 21K | Rs381,794 | Rs327,326 | Rs32,733 | Rs1,018,117 |
| 18K | Rs327,252 | Rs280,565 | Rs28,057 | Rs872,672 |
| 14K | Rs254,529 | Rs218,217 | Rs21,822 | Rs678,745 |
Gold Rate Today vs Yesterday
| Karat (per tola) | Yesterday | Today | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | Rs440,636 | Rs436,336 | ▼ Rs4,300 |
| 22K | Rs403,916 | Rs399,975 | ▼ Rs3,942 |
| 21K | Rs385,556 | Rs381,794 | ▼ Rs3,762 |
| 18K | Rs330,477 | Rs327,252 | ▼ Rs3,225 |
Why Did the Gold Price Fall Today?
The local fall followed the international market. World gold slipped $43 to $4,138 an ounce, and the Sarafa association lowered the 24K rate by Rs4,300 per tola, wiping out the previous session’s Rs2,000 gain.
Global gold has been swinging on changing expectations for US interest rates. US Treasury yields are near two-decade highs, which makes gold, an asset that pays no interest, less attractive. A weak US jobs report on 2 October, with about 29,000 jobs added against expectations near 90,000, cut bets on an October Fed rate hike and briefly lifted gold before it eased again.
The rupee has been steady near Rs277 per US dollar, so almost all of today’s move came from the world price rather than the exchange rate.
International Gold Price and the Sarafa Premium
International gold settled at $4,138 per ounce, down $43. At the interbank dollar rate of Rs277.07, that equals Rs429,943 per tola. The local Sarafa rate of Rs436,336 is Rs6,393 (1.5%) above that world-price conversion, a premium that reflects the cost of dollars and local demand.
| Today | Value |
|---|---|
| International gold (per ounce) | $4,138 |
| USD/PKR interbank | Rs277.07 |
| World price per tola in PKR | Rs429,943 |
| Sarafa 24K rate per tola | Rs436,336 |
| Local premium | Rs6,393 |
Gold Price in Pakistan This Week
| Date | 24K per tola | Daily change | International ($/oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Rs436,336 | ▼ Rs4,300 | $4,138 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Rs440,636 | ▲ Rs2,000 | $4,181 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Rs438,636 | ▼ Rs3,000 | $4,161 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Rs441,636 | ▲ Rs4,300 | $4,191 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Rs437,336 | – | – |
Across the week the 24K rate moved down Rs1,000 per tola from 29 Sep 2026, with sharp swings in both directions. Gold is still about 24% below its all-time high of Rs572,862 per tola, set on 29–30 January 2026.
Gold Rate by Weight Today
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | Rs37,409 | Rs34,292 | Rs32,733 |
| 2 grams | Rs74,819 | Rs68,584 | Rs65,466 |
| 5 grams | Rs187,047 | Rs171,460 | Rs163,666 |
| 10 grams | Rs374,094 | Rs342,920 | Rs327,332 |
| Half tola | Rs218,168 | Rs199,987 | Rs190,897 |
| 1 tola | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| 5 tola | Rs2,181,680 | Rs1,999,873 | Rs1,908,970 |
| 10 tola | Rs4,363,360 | Rs3,999,747 | Rs3,817,940 |
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Gold Rate in Major Cities Today
The Sarafa rate is announced nationally, so the base rate is the same across Pakistan. Final shop prices differ by making charges and small local premiums.
| City | 24K per tola | 22K per tola | 21K per tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Lahore | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Islamabad | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Rawalpindi | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Peshawar | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Quetta | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Multan | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Faisalabad | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
| Hyderabad | Rs436,336 | Rs399,975 | Rs381,794 |
Silver Price in Pakistan Today
Silver is Rs6,522 per tola and Rs5,591 per 10 grams today, down Rs56 per tola.
What This Means if You Are Buying or Selling
- Buying: 24K gold is Rs4,300 per tola cheaper than yesterday. Compare making charges between shops, since they can matter more than a single day’s move.
- Selling jewellery: jewellers usually pay the day’s 22K or 21K rate minus kat (often about 12.5% of the weight), so check today’s karat rate before you go.
- Timing: daily moves of several thousand rupees per tola are common right now, so confirm the rate with your jeweller on the day you buy or sell.
What to Watch Next
- US interest-rate expectations and Treasury yields
- The strength of the US dollar against other currencies
- The rupee-dollar rate (Rs277.07 interbank on 2 October)
- The next Sarafa association announcement
These are the factors markets are watching, not a forecast. Gold can move sharply in either direction within a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate in Pakistan today, 3 October 2026?
The 24K gold rate in Pakistan today is Rs436,336 per tola and Rs374,087 per 10 grams. 22K gold is Rs399,975 per tola and 21K gold is Rs381,794 per tola.
How much did gold change today?
24K gold fell by Rs4,300 per tola compared with the previous rate of Rs440,636.
What is the price of 1 gram of 24K gold today?
One gram of 24K gold costs Rs37,409 today, and one gram of 22K costs Rs34,292.
What is the international gold price today?
International gold is $4,138 per ounce, equal to about Rs429,943 per tola at Rs277.07 per US dollar.
Who sets the gold rate in Pakistan?
The daily rate is announced by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association in Karachi, based on the international gold price, the dollar rate and local demand.
Source: All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association daily rate; karat, weight and international conversions calculated by PakGoldPrice.pk. See how we calculate gold rates. Rates are for information only and are not investment advice. For the latest rate at any time, see gold price in Pakistan today.