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Gold prices in Pakistan and globally fell on Saturday, a day after a slight rise. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped Rs1,600 to Rs439,036, while 10 grams of 24-karat gold fell to Rs376,402 and 10 grams of 22-karat gold to Rs345,047. In the global bullion market, gold declined $16 to $4,165 per ounce. Silver also fell, with 24-karat silver down Rs81 to Rs6,175 and 10 grams of silver down Rs69 to Rs5,294.
- Forex Rates in Pakistan Today - October 17 2026 – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal (Copy)
Forex rates in Pakistan recorded slight changes on October 17, 2026. The US dollar was bought at Rs277.40 and sold at Rs280.35. The British pound had a buying rate of Rs366.82 and a selling rate of Rs371.56, while the euro was bought at Rs310.64 and sold at Rs315.74. The article also lists UAE dirham and Saudi riyal rates, noting that these rates affect the rupee value of remittances that expatriate workers send to families in Pakistan.
- Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 17 October 2026
- Pakistan Gold Rates Today – Latest Per Tola , 10 Grams Rates
Gold in Pakistan was quoted at Rs440,636 per tola on October 17, 2026, with 24-karat gold up in the previous session and 10 grams at Rs377,774. International gold opened at $4,181, and global bullion prices and currency movements feed into domestic rates. Silver rose Rs08 on Thursday to Rs6,256 per tola. These are local quotations and may differ from standard association rates or individual jewellers' prices.
- Gold, silver prices on October 18: Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, other cities
Higher interest rates continue to weigh on gold, which pays no yield, while markets watch global economic risks and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gold prices in India follow international spot bullion, USD/INR currency moves and retail demand ahead of the festival season. Leading jewellers kept prices mostly unchanged on October 18, 2026: Joyalukkas and Malabar Gold & Diamonds quoted 22K gold at ₹13,535 per gram in most states, while Tanishq listed ₹13,575. For 24K gold, Malabar quoted ₹14,765 per gram and Tanishq ₹14,809 (estimated). Small price gaps between brands reflect store-level pricing, inventory costs and regional logistics.
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