Gold & Silver Prices Reduce in Karachi – Fresh Decline Stuns Investors
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Syeda Qandeel Zehra
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- Published May 20, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable decline as both global and local bullion markets came under pressure, according to the latest updates from the All Pakistan Sarafa Association.
The international gold market’s sudden shift has directly affected domestic gold prices, resulting in a sharp fluctuation in the prices of precious metals in major trading hubs such as Karachi.
Gold Prices See Major Downward Movement
In the latest update, the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs. 6,800, bringing it down to Rs. 470,362 in the local market.
The price of 10 grams of gold, however, rose in an unusual way, gaining Rs. 5,830 to reach Rs. 403,259, reflecting mixed trading sentiment in different segments of the bullion market.
The prices also fell abroad, with per ounce gold down $68 to $4,480, indicating greater volatility in global commodities.
Silver Prices Also Decline
Silver too had seen a decline in Pakistan. The price of silver per tola went down by Rs. 125, settling at Rs. 7,974 in the local market.
Global Market Pressure Behind the Decline
The rapid price shifts are believed to be due to the fluctuations in the international bullion market, where investors are responding to economic uncertainty and shifting demand trends. The local gold rates are directly affected by these global trends, as the prices are dependent on imported benchmarks.
Key Highlights
- Gold per tola: Down Rs. 6,800 → Rs. 470,362
- Gold (10 grams): Up Rs. 5,830 → Rs. 403,259
- International gold: Down $68 → $4,480 per ounce
- Silver per tola: Down Rs. 125 → Rs. 7,974


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