Gold prices soar to record high

Islamabad: The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs.200 and was sold at Rs.214,600 compared to its sale at Rs.214,400 on the last trading day.

According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGAJA), the price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs.172 to Rs.183,985 from Rs.183,813 whereas the price of 10-gram 22 karat gold went up to Rs.168,653 from Rs168,496.

The price of per tola and ten-gram silver remained stagnant at Rs.2,580 and 2,211.93 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $7 to $2,012 from $2,005.