Today’s gold rates in Karachi and across Pakistan recorded a meaningful recovery, with the bullion market bouncing back across all categories after Friday’s sharp decline had pushed domestic prices to their lowest levels in several months, as international gold prices moved higher and offered some relief to a market that has been under sustained pressure throughout July.
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According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs. 2,400, settling at Rs. 424,236.
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The price of 24-karat gold per 10 grams rose by Rs. 2,057 to Rs. 363,713, while 22-karat gold per 10 grams gained Rs. 1,885, settling at Rs. 333,415.
Today’s gold rates in Karachi and Pakistan, July 18, 2026:
- Gold, 24K per tola: Rs. 424,236 (+2,400)
- Gold, 24K per 10 grams: Rs. 363,713 (+2,057)
- Gold, 22K per 10 grams: Rs. 333,415 (+1,885)
International gold prices also moved higher, rising by $24 to settle at $4,018 per ounce, recovering back above the psychologically significant $4,000 mark that had been breached for the first time in a significant period during Friday’s painful session.
The recovery in global gold rates was reflected in domestic pricing, with gold rates in Karachi climbing steadily across all categories throughout Saturday’s session.
The reclaiming of $4,000 per ounce in international markets is a notable development and adds weight to Saturday’s domestic recovery.
Gold Rates in Karachi Recover After Friday’s Historic Break Below Rs. 422,000
Saturday’s recovery follows Friday’s steep decline of Rs. 3,600 per tola, which had pushed domestic gold prices down to Rs. 421,836 and triggered a historic breakdown in international markets as global gold fell below the $4,000 per ounce threshold for the first time in a significant period.
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That session had been one of the most painful of the entire recent correction, coming on top of an already brutal stretch of losses throughout July.
Friday’s fall had followed Thursday’s marginal gain of Rs. 400 per tola and Wednesday’s small recovery of Rs. 900 per tola, both of which had been too modest to meaningfully arrest the broader downward trend.
Saturday’s more convincing gain of Rs. 2,400 per tola now represents the strongest single positive session seen in several days and offers the clearest sign yet that the market may be finding a floor around current levels.
Today’s Gold Rates in Karachi Move Back Above Rs. 424,000
At Rs. 424,236 per tola, today’s gold rates in Karachi have now recovered to their highest level since Thursday, moving meaningfully away from Friday’s multi-month lows.
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The reclaiming of the Rs. 424,000 level, alongside the international recovery back above $4,000 per ounce, provides a more stable foundation for the market heading into the coming week.
However, gold rates in Karachi remain well below the highs recorded in early July, when prices had briefly pushed above Rs. 440,000 per tola, underlining how far the market has fallen during the correction of the past two weeks.
Market Outlook Tentatively Improved
Gold rates in Pakistan continue to be shaped by global economic signals, currency movements, and investor sentiment.
Saturday’s recovery is an encouraging development after one of the most difficult stretches Pakistan’s gold market has seen in recent memory, though the broader picture remains uncertain and a sustained recovery will need to be confirmed over multiple sessions.
Traders and investors will be watching closely whether domestic gold prices can hold above current levels and continue to build as the new week begins, or whether the persistent downward pressure that has dominated July reasserts itself once the weekend passes.
All rates are officially certified by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, based on interbank exchange rates for 999 purity (24K).
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