If you are checking the silver rate in Pakistan, you are looking at a very different metal from gold, even though both are bought by the tola and the gram. Silver costs far less per tola than gold, it is used for everyday jewellery and gifts as well as for saving, and it needs a little more care to keep it looking good. This page explains silver purity in plain language, how silver is priced, and how it differs from gold, so you can shop with confidence.
Silver purity in plain language
Just like gold has karats, silver has its own purity marks. The number tells you how much of the piece is actually silver, out of 1,000 parts:
- 999 fine silver: 999 parts silver in 1,000, or 99.9 percent pure. This is the purest common form, often used for bars and coins, but it is soft, so it is less common for jewellery that will be worn every day.
- 925 sterling silver: 925 parts silver in 1,000, or 92.5 percent pure. The rest is usually another metal added for strength. This is the most common choice for good-quality silver jewellery, because it balances purity with durability.
- 900 coin silver: 900 parts silver in 1,000, or 90 percent pure. As the name suggests, it has historically been used for coins, and you may still see it in older pieces.
- 800 German silver: 800 parts silver in 1,000, or 80 percent pure. It is harder and more hard-wearing, but it contains noticeably less silver than sterling, so it should never be sold to you as if it were sterling.
Whatever you buy, ask for the purity in writing on the receipt, just as you would ask for the karat of gold. A stamp alone is not proof, but a clear written statement from a shop you trust is a good starting point.
How silver is priced
Silver, like gold, is priced by weight and purity. Shops usually quote it per tola and per gram, and sometimes per 10 grams, so you can compare pieces of different sizes. The price you pay for a finished piece is the silver value plus making charges, and sometimes shop margin and taxes, in the same way as gold. Because silver is much cheaper per tola than gold, a small difference in weight or purity can still change the total, so always check the weight on the receipt and ask for making charges as a separate figure.
Silver rate table
The table below is the structure for daily silver rates on this site. At the time of writing, no verified silver rate is published on this page yet, and no figure has been made up to fill the table. Silver rates will be updated daily alongside gold rates, and new entries will appear here as they are verified. Until then, please treat this table as a placeholder for coming daily updates, not as a price to buy or sell by.
| Date | Silver per Tola (Rs) | Per 10 Gram (Rs) | Per Gram (Rs) | Source |
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How silver differs from gold
Gold is usually the choice for weddings, special jewellery and long-term saving, and its price per tola is far higher. Silver is lighter on the pocket, which makes it a popular choice for everyday jewellery, smaller gifts and pieces you want to wear often without worrying as much about the cost. Silver can tarnish, which means it can darken over time, especially if it is stored damp or worn in water, so it needs a little more care: keep it dry, store it in a closed box or pouch, and clean it gently with a soft cloth. Gold, by contrast, does not tarnish in the same way. Neither metal is a guaranteed investment, and neither page on this site is financial advice.
Buying silver: a short checklist
- Check the purity in writing: 999, 925, 900 or 800, and what that means for the piece.
- Ask for the weight, the rate used, and the making charges as separate figures on the receipt.
- Compare two or three shops for the same design, if you have time.
- Keep the receipt safe, especially for a valuable piece, so you can prove what you bought if you ever sell it.
What to do next
For today’s gold figures, go to today’s gold rates. To understand how the world gold price reaches Pakistan, read Gold Rate International. If anything on this page looks wrong, or you have a question about silver purity, tell us through Contact Us, or read About Us to see how this site presents rates.
Rates on this site are indicative and are not financial advice. No silver rate is shown on this page until it can be verified, and this page will be updated daily alongside gold rates.