Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about silver and gold rates in Pakistan, how prices are set, and how to use this site. For today’s live figures, see the silver rate today and gold rate today pages.

About silver rates

Why does the silver rate change every day?

Silver is traded globally in US dollars. The local price in Pakistan is the international silver spot price converted into rupees, plus a small local market premium. Because both the global silver price and the rupee–dollar rate move continuously, the local figure can change daily — sometimes more than once a day.

What is the difference between per tola and per gram?

One tola equals 11.664 grams. Sarafa markets in Pakistan quote silver per tola, so to get the per-gram price you divide the tola rate by 11.664. Our pages show both so you don’t have to do the maths.

Is silver a good way to start saving in metal?

Silver costs a fraction of gold per unit weight, so it is a common entry point for small savers. It is, however, more volatile than gold because half of global silver demand is industrial. This site provides information only and is not financial advice.

About gold rates

What do 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K mean?

Karat measures purity out of 24 parts. 24K is 99.9% pure (used for coins and bars), 22K is 91.7% pure (the usual choice for jewellery), while 21K and 18K contain more alloy and cost less per tola.

Why is the jeweller’s price higher than the rate shown here?

The rates here are indicative metal prices. A jeweller adds making charges, and sometimes tax, on top of the metal value. Always confirm the final price and the weight on a digital scale before buying.

About this website

How often are rates updated?

Rates refresh automatically every day from live market sources. Large intraday moves are reflected at the next scheduled update.

Do you sell gold or silver?

No. We are an independent information publisher. We don’t sell metal and have no incentive to move a price in any direction.