Gold prices surge in Pakistan

Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan jumped on Thursday in line with their rise in the international market as the price of yellow metal  reached Rs356,000 per tola after a gain of Rs1,335 per tola during the day.

The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) said that 10-gram gold was sold at Rs305,212 after a rise of Rs1,144.

On Wednesday, gold price per tola reached Rs354,665 after a gain of Rs300. The international rate of gold also surged by $13 to settle at $3,340 per ounce.