The gold market in Pakistan is continuing to show a range-bound and stable trend on 18 May 2026, as prices across all major purity levels remain unchanged in the local bullion market.
The benchmark 24K gold is trading at Rs. 469,700 per tola, while the 10-gram price stands at Rs. 402,692 and per gram at Rs. 40,269.20, reflecting a steady tone in the market. The absence of sharp movement is indicating balanced trading activity.
In the jewellery segment, 22K gold is priced at Rs 430,669 per tola, while 21K gold is recorded at Rs 411,093 per tola, maintaining consistent demand from retail buyers. Lower purity gold is also following the same pattern, with 20K at Rs 391,517 per tola and 18K at Rs 352,366 per tola.
The overall market structure is showing uniform pricing across categories, suggesting that both investment and consumer demand are remaining stable. The consistency in rates is also indicating reduced volatility in global bullion influence during the day.
In major cities including Karachi and Lahore, trading activity is continuing at these levels, with buyers closely tracking any potential shift in international gold prices that could impact local rates in the coming sessions.
| Gold Type | Per Tola | 10 Gram | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | Rs. 469,700 | Rs. 402,692 | Rs. 40,269.2 |
| 22K | Rs. 430,669 | Rs. 369,135 | Rs. 36,913.5 |
| 21K | Rs. 411,093 | Rs. 352,356 | Rs. 35,235.6 |
| 20K | Rs. 391,517 | Rs. 335,577 | Rs. 33,557.7 |
| 18K | Rs. 352,366 | Rs. 302,019 | Rs. 30,201.9 |