Why do gold rates differ between cities?
While the Karachi Sarafa Association sets the base rate, local transportation, insurance, and local market demand can cause minor variations (usually Rs 100-500) between cities like Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi.

Is Peshawar gold cheaper?
Peshawar often has competitive rates due to its proximity to international trade routes, but officially, gold rates follow the same national standard with very slight regional adjustments.