White marble in Pakistan costs PKR 90 to PKR 650 per sq.ft for material only, at rates checked on 10 November 2026. Sunny White runs PKR 90 to PKR 130 per sq.ft and suits budget white flooring, while Ziarat White runs PKR 95 to PKR 650 per sq.ft by grade. Fitting, cement, and polishing add roughly PKR 95 to PKR 155 per sq.ft on top of the material rate.
The table below gives the grade prices from the live Ziarat White marble and Sunny White marble variety pages, checked 10 November 2026. Prices are material only, per square foot, ex-factory Karachi, for standard flooring tiles. Natural stone varies by slab, so treat each range as a market range for that grade, not a fixed price for every tile.
| White Marble Variety | Commercial (Grade C) | Standard (Grade B) | Select / Supreme (Grade A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziarat White | PKR 95 - 180/sq.ft | PKR 180 - 340/sq.ft | PKR 340 - 650/sq.ft (Supreme) |
| Sunny White | PKR 90 - 105/sq.ft | PKR 105 - 115/sq.ft | PKR 115 - 130/sq.ft (Select) |
Source basis: Ziarat White and Sunny White variety pages, "quarry-direct pricing, updated October 2026", per sq.ft, ex-factory Karachi. Final price depends on slab selection — no two slabs are identical.
The table below reproduces the white marble rows from TaveraMarble's live Pakistan marble price list. These are material-only rates by cut size, not by grade. The grade table above is the more recent check (variety pages, October 2026); the size table below is the live price index, whose rates were live on 30 September 2026. A 12x12 Standard rate and a Grade B rate will not always match, because they describe the same market from different angles — get your exact grade and size quoted in writing before ordering.
| Stone Variety | Standard 12"x12" Tile | Calibrated 12"x24" (18mm) | Gangsaw Slabs (24"x24"+) | Stair Steps (Running Ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny White | PKR 135 - 155/sq.ft | PKR 165 - 195/sq.ft | PKR 210 - 240/sq.ft | PKR 310 - 380/ft |
| Ziarat White Standard | PKR 290 - 360/sq.ft | PKR 380 - 460/sq.ft | PKR 480 - 580/sq.ft | PKR 490 - 620/ft |
| Ziarat White Super Fine | PKR 380 - 480/sq.ft | PKR 520 - 680/sq.ft | PKR 650 - 850/sq.ft | PKR 650 - 850/ft |
Source basis: TaveraMarble live price list, rates live 30 September 2026. The homepage ticker shows the same band for calibrated stock: Sunny White Calibrated PKR 175 - 235/sq.ft and Ziarat White Super PKR 520 - 680/sq.ft.
White marble costs more outside Karachi. Karachi is the factory gate, next to the Balochistan quarry routes and the Manghopir processing mills; Lahore and Rawalpindi add roughly PKR 10 to PKR 20 per sq.ft in inter-provincial freight. The rates below are Grade B, 24"x24" tiles, from the live variety pages (October 2026).
| City | Ziarat White (Grade B) | Sunny White (Grade B) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi (factory gate) | PKR 220 - 340/sq.ft | PKR 105 - 120/sq.ft |
| Lahore | PKR 240 - 360/sq.ft | PKR 115 - 130/sq.ft |
| Islamabad / Rawalpindi | PKR 250 - 375/sq.ft | PKR 120 - 135/sq.ft |
| Peshawar / Multan | PKR 235 - 350/sq.ft | PKR 110 - 125/sq.ft |
Stairs and kitchen work is priced separately. For Sunny White, 30mm stair treads with a bullnose edge run PKR 290 - 310 per step, and 30mm fabricated kitchen countertop slabs run PKR 390 - 410 per sq.ft (variety page, October 2026). Kitchen slabs cost roughly 3 to 4 times the flooring rate because of the 30mm thickness and edge fabrication. For export buyers, Ziarat White runs USD 46 - 48 per sqm FOB Karachi for 20mm calibrated slabs, Grade A/B, with a minimum order of one 20ft container (about 450 sqm); Sunny White export rates are quoted on request.
Four factors explain most of the gap between a PKR 90 tile and a PKR 650 tile. Variety comes first: Ziarat White Super is a finer, more selective grade with far less usable stone per block than Sunny White, which is quarried in large volumes. Grade comes second: within one variety, a uniform, low-pinhole lot costs more than a mixed lot with visible variation — Ziarat White alone spans PKR 95 to PKR 650 per sq.ft across its three grades. Size and thickness come third: calibrated 12x24 tiles at 18mm and gangsaw slabs cost more than standard 12x12 tiles, because cutting, calibration, and transport all rise with size. Finish comes fourth: a polished, book-matched lot costs more than a standard honed lot, and hand-selected slabs with uniform veining sit at the top of each variety's range. Transport is the extra factor for buyers outside Karachi: Lahore and Rawalpindi add roughly PKR 10 to PKR 20 per sq.ft in freight.
Buyers most often compare these two. Quick verdict: choose Ziarat White for maximum prestige — a brighter snow-white base with silver veining, the stone used in mosque halls, hotel lobbies, and luxury homes. Choose Sunny White for affordable white flooring that still looks premium in bedrooms, lounges, and apartments. Both are calcite marbles from Balochistan, both need sealing, and both vary by slab — no two slabs are ever identical.
| Feature | Ziarat White | Sunny White |
|---|---|---|
| Price (PKR/sq ft, by grade) | 95 – 650 | 90 – 130 |
| Base colour | Snow white | Warm white |
| Veining | Soft silver, wispy | Minimal, faint |
| Best for | Luxury flooring, mosques, hotels | Budget white flooring, apartments |
| Origin | Ziarat / Khuzdar belt, Balochistan | Sunny White belt, Balochistan |
| Stain resistance | Moderate (seal it) | Moderate (seal it) |
A material-only rate is only part of a floor budget. The live price list breaks the finished cost into four parts: raw stone material, white cement and bonding sand at PKR 25 to PKR 35 per sq.ft, stonemason fitting labour at PKR 40 to PKR 50 per sq.ft for a straight layout (PKR 55 to PKR 70 for diagonal patterns), and machine diamond grinding and chemical polish at PKR 30 to PKR 40 per sq.ft. Together, fitting and polishing add roughly PKR 95 to PKR 155 per sq.ft to a material-only quote. On that basis, a Sunny White floor finishes at roughly PKR 185 to PKR 285 per sq.ft, and a Ziarat White Standard floor at roughly PKR 275 to PKR 495 per sq.ft, before transport and wastage. For a 1,000 sq.ft floor, that is the difference between a PKR 90,000 to PKR 130,000 material bill for Sunny White and a roughly PKR 185,000 to PKR 285,000 finished floor. Always get the finished figure in writing: a material-only quote that looks cheap can still end expensive once fitting and polish are added.
Check colour consistency across several tiles from the same lot, not just the display piece — white stone shows tone shift more than darker stone. Look for pinholes, cracks, and vein breaks, and check thickness with a straight edge: calibrated tiles should sit flat without rocking. Ask the seller, in writing, for the variety, grade, size, thickness, and finish, and for whether the quoted rate is material-only or fitted. Ask what is excluded: fitting, fabrication, transport, and polishing are often separate, and fitting and fabrication can add substantially to a material-only quote. For white stone, confirm that pure white cement will be used, since grey cement can yellow a light floor — this matters more for white marble than for any other colour. Finally, compare the same size and grade across sellers: a 12x12 rate compared with a 12x24 rate is not a comparison at all.
Ziarat White marble flooring, polished finish. Photo: Tavera Marble.
White marble is calcium carbonate, so acids etch it: toilet cleaners, undiluted vinegar, and citrus left standing can dull the polish. Sealing and prompt cleaning reduce that risk but do not remove it, and no honest seller can promise a white marble floor that never stains or never yellows. Yellowing usually comes from iron oxidation when moisture reaches the stone through the mortar bed, or from acidic cleaners. Prevention: seal all six sides with a penetrating impregnator before laying, use white cement (never grey Portland), and clean only with pH-neutral stone soap. Pinholes and natural veining are part of the stone, not defects in every case, and a sealed, well-fitted floor with regular damp mopping holds its look far longer than an unsealed floor in a high-traffic area. For wet areas, discuss slip resistance and sealing with your fitter before ordering, since a high-polish finish behaves differently underfoot when wet.
Related reading: Ziarat White marble price and grades, Sunny White marble price and grades, the live Pakistan marble price list, marble prices in Karachi, marble prices in Lahore, and marble polishing rates and process.
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