Trading from Pakistan: what is different
Gold prices in Pakistan are quoted per tola (11.66 grams) and are set from the international spot price, XAU/USD, converted into rupees. When the rupee weakens, local gold rises even if world gold is flat — which is why Pakistani traders watch the dollar and gold together.
The rupee has fallen sharply against the dollar in recent years. It is not offered as a CFD; accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT.
At UTC+5 with no daylight saving, London opens at 13:00 Pakistan time in winter, New York at 18:00, and the London–New York overlap runs from 18:00 to 22:00.
Forex market hours in Pakistan
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Pakistan.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 05:00–14:00 | 05:00–14:00 |
| London session | 13:00–22:00 | 12:00–21:00 |
| New York session | 18:00–03:00 | 17:00–02:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 18:00–22:00 | 17:00–21:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 03:00 | Monday 02:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 03:00 | Saturday 02:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Pakistan
- XAU/USD (gold) — the world price behind the per-tola rate.
- Brent and WTI crude — Pakistan's largest import bill.
- EUR/USD and GBP/USD — from 13:00 Pakistan time in winter.
- US indices — from the US stock-market open at 19:30 Pakistan time in winter.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Pakistani rupee conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the State Bank of Pakistan. Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Pakistan.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Pakistan allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the forex market open in Pakistan?
Monday at 03:00 Pakistan time from November to March, and 02:00 from April to October.
What are the best hours to trade gold in Pakistan?
Gold is most liquid during the London and New York sessions, especially the overlap from 18:00 to 22:00 Pakistan time in winter (17:00 to 21:00 in summer).
What is the minimum deposit from Pakistan?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.