Gold prices in Pakistan reach new record

The per tola price of gold increased by Rs 3,500 and was sold at Rs.272,000 on Friday compared to its sale at Rs.268,500 on the last trading day.

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs.3,001 to Rs.233,196 from Rs. 230,195 whereas the price of 10 grams 22 karat gold went up to Rs.213,763 from Rs. 211,012, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association said.

The price of per tola and 10-gram silver remained unchanged at Rs.2,950 and Rs.2,529.14, respectively.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $35 to $2,612 from $2,577, the Association reported.