Pakistan records big jump in gold prices

Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs471,936 after a gain of Rs13,700 during the day.

Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs303,609 after it increased by Rs11,746 according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).

On Wednesday, gold price per tola reached Rs458,236 after a decline of Rs3,700 during the day. The international rate of gold was up by $137 to reach $4,495 per ounce (with a premium of $20).

Meanwhile, the price of silver increased by Rs369 to reach Rs7,169 per tola.