Silver nisab for zakat
The silver nisab is 52.5 tola, which is Rs 297,378 at today's rate (the gold nisab of 7.5 tola is Rs 3,160,792). Use the zakat calculator, which loads today's silver and gold price automatically.
How the silver rate is calculated
The international silver price ($54.57 per troy ounce) is converted to rupees at today's dollar rate and then to tola (11.664 g) and grams. Sterling silver (92.5%) is worth 92.5% of the pure rate. See also the gold rate in Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the silver rate in Pakistan today?
The table above shows today’s price of pure silver per tola, 10 gram, gram and ounce, refreshed every hour from the international silver price and the rupee exchange rate.
What is the silver nisab for zakat?
Nisab is 52.5 tola (612.36 g) of silver. Multiply 52.5 by today’s silver rate per tola to get the nisab in rupees. If your net zakatable wealth is at or above it for a lunar year, 2.5% zakat is due.
Why is the shop price of silver different?
Shops sell silver jewellery and utensils with making charges, and the silver is often 92.5% (sterling) rather than pure, so its metal value per tola is lower than the pure rate.
Last reviewed: October 2026