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How Gold Rates Are Calculated
The price you see at your local jeweller starts with the international spot price for one troy ounce (31.1035g) of pure 24K gold, quoted in US dollars. Markets like London (LBMA), New York (COMEX), and Shanghai move this number every second based on global buying and selling.
To get a local rate, we apply three steps: convert the unit (troy ounce → tola or 10g), multiply by today's USD exchange rate (PKR or INR), and finally add a fixed local-market premium covering import duty, refining, and dealer margin. We use a transparent premium of Rs 2,500 per tola (PK) and ₹2,500 per 10g (IN). That's the entire formula — no hidden multipliers.
Difference Between 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K Gold
Karat (K) measures purity out of 24. 24K is 99.9% pure — soft, deep yellow, used for investment bars and coins, but too fragile for everyday jewelry. 22K is 91.6% pure (alloyed with 8.3% copper/silver) — the standard for South Asian wedding jewelry: still rich yellow but durable.
21K (87.5%) is common in Gulf and African markets. 18K (75%) dominates European and luxury brand jewelry — harder, holds gemstones securely. 14K (58.3%) is the U.S. standard for daily-wear pieces and white gold. Lower karat means more durability and lower price, but less resale value as raw gold.
Factors Affecting Gold Prices Globally
- US Dollar Index (DXY). Gold is priced in USD, so a weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for foreign buyers — demand rises, price rises. A strong dollar does the opposite.
- Interest Rates. Gold pays no yield. When central banks raise rates, bonds and savings accounts become more attractive and gold often dips. Rate cuts usually lift gold.
- Inflation. Gold is historically a hedge against currency debasement. High CPI prints typically drive long-term buying from both households and central banks.
- Geopolitical Risk. Wars, sanctions, banking crises and sudden currency devaluations push investors into gold as a safe-haven asset.
- Local Currency & Duty. A weakening PKR or INR raises the local gold price even if the international USD spot stays flat. Import-duty changes shift it overnight.
- Festival & Wedding Demand. India and Pakistan together consume around 25% of global jewelry gold; demand spikes during wedding seasons and Diwali/Akshaya Tritiya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 24K gold price today in Pakistan?+
Today's live 24K gold rate in Pakistan is displayed in our hero card above, recalculated every hour from the international spot price plus today's USD/PKR rate.
Why does the 22K rate differ between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad?+
The base price is identical — only the local dealer premium varies by a small percentage (0.05–0.15%) to reflect transport and market dynamics. See our city pages for exact figures.
Is gold a good investment in 2026?+
Gold historically protects purchasing power during high inflation and currency depreciation. It pays no yield, so its role in your portfolio depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance. Always diversify.
How accurate are these rates?+
We pull live spot prices and FX rates from public APIs every hour. Local jeweller rates may differ by 1–3% based on their own premiums and making charges.