Gold Rate in Islamabad Today – 24K, 22K & 21K Price per Tola
Gold Rate in Islamabad Today — Per Tola & Per Gram
As the federal capital, Islamabad's gold shops mostly serve government employees, diplomats and a growing urban middle class, alongside twin-city demand spilling over from Rawalpindi. The table below shows today’s Islamabad gold rate for all four commonly traded karats, per tola and per gram.
| Karat | Per Tola | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | Rs. 426,100 | Rs. 36,532 |
| 22K | Rs. 390,588 | Rs. 33,487 |
| 21K | Rs. 372,838 | Rs. 31,965 |
| 18K | Rs. 319,575 | Rs. 27,399 |
Source: Islamabad Sarafa/Jewellers Association-linked rate, updated Friday, 17 July 2026, 06:00 PM PST.
Where Gold Is Traded in Islamabad
Islamabad’s gold trade is centred around Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers, near Blue Area and Melody Market, where dozens of licensed jewellers and bullion dealers post daily rates side by side. Islamabad and Rawalpindi rates move together almost tick-for-tick since both markets are supplied by the same twin-city bullion dealers.
How Islamabad’s Rate Compares to Other Cities
Gold is a globally priced commodity, so the underlying 24K rate is nearly identical across every Pakistani city on any given day — differences of a few dozen rupees per tola usually come down to local transport costs, dealer margins, and how quickly an individual shop updates its board rather than a genuinely different gold price. Compare Islamabad against other major cities below.
| City | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 426,000 | Rs. 390,497 | Rs. 372,750 | Rs. 319,500 |
| Lahore | Rs. 426,050 | Rs. 390,542 | Rs. 372,793 | Rs. 319,537 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 426,100 | Rs. 390,588 | Rs. 372,838 | Rs. 319,575 |
| Rawalpindi | Rs. 426,100 | Rs. 390,588 | Rs. 372,838 | Rs. 319,575 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 426,150 | Rs. 390,633 | Rs. 372,881 | Rs. 319,613 |
| Faisalabad | Rs. 426,050 | Rs. 390,542 | Rs. 372,793 | Rs. 319,537 |
| Multan | Rs. 426,050 | Rs. 390,542 | Rs. 372,793 | Rs. 319,537 |
| Hyderabad | Rs. 426,020 | Rs. 390,515 | Rs. 372,767 | Rs. 319,515 |
| Gujranwala | Rs. 426,050 | Rs. 390,542 | Rs. 372,793 | Rs. 319,537 |
| Sialkot | Rs. 426,050 | Rs. 390,542 | Rs. 372,793 | Rs. 319,537 |
Tips for Buying Gold in Islamabad
- Compare rates at two or three shops in Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers before buying — small differences in making charges add up on larger purchases.
- Always ask for a proper receipt showing weight, karat, hallmark and making charges separately.
- Check the day’s official rate here first so you can spot-check what you’re quoted in-store.
- For investment purchases, ask specifically for 24K bars or coins rather than jewellery, to avoid paying making charges you won’t recover on resale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's gold rate in Islamabad?
Today’s gold rate in Islamabad is Rs. 426,100 per tola for 24K gold.
Is the gold rate in Islamabad different from Karachi?
Only marginally. Islamabad tracks the national APSGJA benchmark closely, typically within a small margin of Karachi’s published rate.
Where can I check live gold rates in Islamabad?
Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers is Islamabad’s main physical gold market, and this page updates with the same benchmark rate those dealers use.
Does Islamabad have its own separate gold rate?
No — Islamabad follows the same national APSGJA-linked benchmark as every other major Pakistani city. What differs slightly are individual dealer margins and making charges, not the underlying gold price.
What is the best time of day to check the gold rate in Islamabad?
Rates are usually confirmed in the morning and can be revised again in the afternoon or evening if international gold or the USD/PKR rate moves sharply, so it's worth checking this page again just before you visit Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers.
Buying Gold as an Investment vs. Jewellery in Islamabad
Shoppers in Islamabad generally fall into two groups, and the right purchase looks different for each. If you're buying purely to preserve savings, 24K bars, coins or biscuits from a licensed dealer in Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers are the more efficient choice, since you pay almost nothing beyond the metal's own value and can resell close to the prevailing rate with minimal loss. If you're buying for a wedding, gift, or personal wear, 22K or 21K jewellery is the practical option — it wears far better than 24K and is what most local jewellers stock as standard. The trade-off is that jewellery carries making charges (ujrat) and sometimes stone or design costs that you will not recover in full when you eventually sell it back.
Making Charges (Ujrat) in Islamabad
Making charges in Islamabad, like the rest of Pakistan, are negotiable and vary by design complexity, weight, and individual shop policy — typically somewhere in the 8–20% range on top of the pure gold value for standard designs, and higher for intricate bridal sets. Always ask your jeweller to break the bill into two clearly separate lines: the gold value (weight × today's per-gram rate × purity) and the making charge, rather than accepting one bundled figure. This makes it far easier to compare quotes between shops in Blue Area and Aabpara Market jewellers and to know exactly what you're paying for.
Quick Checklist Before You Buy in Islamabad
- Confirm today's Islamabad rate on this page immediately before you leave for the market — rates can move during the day.
- Ask for the item to be weighed in front of you on a calibrated digital scale.
- Request the hallmark/purity stamp and a receipt itemising weight, karat and making charges.
- If buying for investment, prefer 24K bars/coins from a well-known dealer over jewellery, since resale value is closer to the pure metal price.