Gold rates in Pakistan continued their upward trend for the third consecutive trading session on Wednesday.
The price of gold in the local market increased by Rs12,700 per tola, taking the rate to Rs506,362 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJSA).
The price of ten gramme gold rose by Rs10,888 to reach Rs434,123.
In the previous trading session on Tuesday, gold prices had increased by Rs4,300 per tola. On Monday, the price recorded a rise of Rs7,500 per tola.
Overall, gold prices in Pakistan have climbed by Rs24,500 per tola over three trading sessions since the start of the week.
Gold prices have also risen sharply since the beginning of 2026. The precious metal closed 2025 at Rs456,962 per tola. Since the start of January 2026, gold prices in the local market have increased by around Rs49,400 per tola.
International market
Gold prices in the international market surged to a record high above $4,800 per ounce, as investors turned to the metal as a safe haven. The move came amid a broad sell-off in US assets, driven by rising tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland.
Spot gold climbed 2.6 percent to $4,885.11 per ounce after touching a record high of $4,887.82 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery also rose 2.6 percent to $4,888.20 per ounce.
Gold rate in Pakistan since start of 2026
January 20, 2026: Gold price increased by Rs4,300 to hit Rs493,662 per tola.
January 19, 2026: Gold price gained Rs7,500 to hit Rs489,362 per tola.
January 17, 2026: Gold rate declined Rs600 to hit Rs481,862 per tola.
January 16, 2026: Gold price remained stable at Rs482,462 per tola.
January 15, 2026: Gold price dipped Rs3,700 to hit Rs482,462 per tola
January 14, 2026: Gold price jumped Rs4,300 per tola to Rs486,162.
January 13, 2026: Gold rate increased Rs900 per tola to hit Rs481,862.
January 12, 2026: Gold price rose Rs7,700 per tola to Rs480,962.
January 10, 2026: Gold price surged Rs3,700 per tola to Rs473,262.
January 9, 2026: Gold price increased Rs3,400 per tola to Rs469,562.
January 8, 2026: Gold price dropped by Rs600 per tola to Rs466,162.
January 7, 2026: Gold dropped by Rs1,200 per tola to Rs466,762.
January 6, 2026: Gold rose by Rs3,200 per tola to Rs467,962.
January 5, 2026: Gold gained Rs9,200 per tola to settle at Rs464,762.
January 3, 2026: Gold fell by Rs4,700 per tola to Rs455,562.
January 2, 2026: Gold increased by Rs5,700 per tola to Rs460,262.
January 1, 2026: Gold declined by Rs2,400 per tola to Rs454,562.
