Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Saturday, reflecting the upward trend in international markets.
The market remains closed on Sunday, and the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) releases official gold rates at around 1 PM from Monday to Saturday.
In the local market on Saturday, the price of gold climbed by Rs5,300, bringing the rate per tola to Rs444,162.
Likewise, the price of 10-gram gold increased by Rs4,544, reaching Rs380,797, according to the latest figures released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).
On Friday, however, gold prices had remained unchanged for the second straight day, with the per-tola rate steady at Rs438,862.
Internationally, gold gained $53, pushing the price to $4,218 per ounce, including a premium of $20.
Silver prices also saw an uptick, rising by Rs267 to Rs5,909 per tola.
