On February 18, 2026, gold prices in Pakistan reached a record high, with the price of 24-carat gold per tola rising by Rs. 1,300 to hit Rs. 516,062. This surge follows a two-day break in both global and local markets, coinciding with a $13 increase in the international gold market, which now stands at $4,933 per ounce. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reported that silver prices also saw an uptick, with silver per tola increasing by Rs. 32 to Rs. 8,046, and the price for 10 grams of silver rising by Rs. 28 to Rs. 6,898, as detailed by Daily The Patriot.