Pakistan · PKR · March 2026
Gold Price in Pakistan — March 2026
In March 2026, the gold price in Pakistan closed at approximately Rs1,307,835 per troy ounce, equivalent to Rs490,446 per tola or Rs42,048 per gram. This represents a -12.80% change on the month (Rs1,499,871 open → Rs1,307,835 close).
Open
Rs1,499,871
per troy ounce
Close
Rs1,307,835
per troy ounce
High
Rs1,507,829
per troy ounce
Low
Rs1,249,879
per troy ounce
All unit prices at March 2026 close — Pakistan
| Unit | Weight | Closing PKR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Rs1,307,835 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | Rs42,048 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | Rs420,478 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | Rs42,047,830 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | Rs490,446 |
Karat-purity breakdown at March 2026 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KPAKISTAN STD | Rs42,006 | Rs489,955 |
| 22K | Rs38,516 | Rs449,248 |
| 21K | Rs36,792 | Rs429,140 |
| 18K | Rs31,536 | Rs367,834 |
| 14K | Rs24,598 | Rs286,911 |
| 10K | Rs17,534 | Rs204,516 |
Daily gold price in PKR — March 2026
The 2026 gold market: Gold's role in a multi-polar reserve system
2026 finds gold continuing as a structural reserve asset. Central banks remain net buyers. Gold's share of total global reserves has crossed 18 percent — the highest since the 1990s. The post-2022 monetary order, with gold playing a larger role alongside multiple reserve currencies, appears to be consolidating rather than reversing.
Key drivers in 2026
Multi-polar reserve system, central-bank accumulation continuing, AI-era productivity vs monetary expansion debate
The Pakistan gold market
Pakistan's retail gold trade is dominated by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gemmi & Jewellery Association (APSGJA). The standard quoted unit is the tola (11.664 g) and 24-karat purity. Local prices typically sit a few percent above international spot due to import duties, sales tax (currently 17%), and dealer making charges (3–8%). The State Bank of Pakistan periodically auctions gold reserves which can cause short-term price action divergent from international spot.
Standard quote unit
tola
Common purity
24K
Currency
PKR (Rs)
Daily gold price — March 2026, Pakistan
Rs1,499,871
$5,390.70/oz
Rs1,507,829
$5,419.30/oz
Rs1,496,977
$5,380.30/oz
Rs1,447,536
$5,202.60/oz
Rs1,445,282
$5,194.50/oz
Rs1,440,051
$5,175.70/oz
Rs1,439,578
$5,174.00/oz
Rs1,444,809
$5,192.80/oz
Rs1,434,292
$5,155.00/oz
Rs1,457,635
$5,238.90/oz
Rs1,453,072
$5,222.50/oz
Rs1,444,558
$5,191.90/oz
Rs1,427,141
$5,129.30/oz
Rs1,396,647
$5,019.70/oz
Rs1,399,568
$5,030.20/oz
Rs1,401,905
$5,038.60/oz
Rs1,403,213
$5,043.30/oz
Rs1,395,701
$5,016.30/oz
Rs1,354,105
$4,866.80/oz
Rs1,317,601
$4,735.60/oz
Rs1,249,879
$4,492.20/oz
Rs1,261,982
$4,535.70/oz
Rs1,254,497
$4,508.80/oz
Rs1,266,378
$4,551.50/oz
Rs1,280,290
$4,601.50/oz
Rs1,264,013
$4,543.00/oz
Rs1,267,296
$4,554.80/oz
Rs1,250,658
$4,495.00/oz
Rs1,255,610
$4,512.80/oz
Rs1,274,475
$4,580.60/oz
Rs1,307,835
$4,700.50/oz
How Pakistan gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The PKR/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2026 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every PKR figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × PKR/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all March 2026 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Pakistan, add the country-specific levies described in the “Pakistangold market” section above.
FAQ — Pakistan gold price in March 2026
What was the gold price in Pakistan in March 2026?
In March 2026, gold in Pakistan opened at Rs1,499,871/oz and closed at Rs1,307,835/oz — a move of -12.80% on the month. Per tola: ≈Rs490,446; per gram: ≈Rs42,048; per 10g: ≈Rs420,478.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan in March 2026?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan at the March 2026 close was approximately Rs490,446, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $4,700.50/oz times the 2026-end PKR/USD exchange rate of 278.2331. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan in March 2026?
Pakistan's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per tola. At the March 2026 close, that worked out to approximately Rs489,955 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
PKR prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for March 2026 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2026-end PKR/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The Rs figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to PKR at the 2026-end exchange rate. Pakistan's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to PKR at the 2026-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Pakistan before transacting.