Gold prices witnessed a significant increase in Pakistan on Wednesday in line with a hike in the prices of the yellow metal in the international market.
As per the data released by All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs. 3,000 and was traded at Rs. 321,000 on Wednesday as compared to its sale at Rs. Rs318,000 on the previous trading day.
The prices of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs.2,572 to Rs 275,205 from Rs. 272,633, whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went up by Rs.2,358 to Rs.252,280 from Rs 249,922.
The prices of per tola and ten gram silver remained unchanged at Rs 3,170 and Rs 2,717, respectively.
The price of gold in the international market increased by $30 to $3,040 from $3,010 whereas that of silver remained constant at $30.30, the Association reported.