Gold prices in Pakistan continued to rise modestly on Wednesday, reflecting both international trends and local market factors.
The increase comes as investors globally continue to turn to precious metals amid economic uncertainty and inflationary pressure.
According to rates issued on May 22, the price of 24-karat gold reached Rs349,400 per tola, showing a gain of Rs6,600 from the previous session’s price of Rs342,800.
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Meanwhile, the cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also saw a notable jump, climbing to Rs299,554 — an increase of Rs5,659 from Rs293,895.
Rates for 22-karat gold followed a similar trend. The price for 10 grams rose by Rs5,188, bringing the new value to Rs274,601 compared to the earlier Rs269,413.
Silver prices also saw minor upward movement. A tola of silver is now priced at Rs3,466 — up by Rs56 — while 10 grams of silver increased by Rs48 to reach Rs2,971.
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Analysts link the ongoing surge in precious metal rates to global financial instability, with investors opting for safer investment avenues.
As inflation worries persist, gold and silver continue to serve as a hedge against the weakening of currencies and market unpredictability.
Precious Metal Prices in Pakistan – May 22, 2025
| Metal | Unit | New Price | Old Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (24K) | 1 Tola | Rs349,400 | Rs342,800 |
| Gold (24K) | 10 Grams | Rs299,554 | Rs293,895 |
| Gold (22K) | 10 Grams | Rs274,601 | Rs269,413 |
| Silver | 1 Tola | Rs3,466 | Rs3,410 |
| Silver | 10 Grams | Rs2,971 | Rs2,923 |