The price of gold in the country witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs5,200 to Rs477,136 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
Gold price rises Rs5,200 per tola to Rs477,136
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The price of gold in the country witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs5,200 to Rs477,136 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
The price of 24-karat gold for 10 grams increased by Rs4,458 to Rs409,067, while the price of 22-karat gold for 10 grams rose by Rs4,086 to Rs374,991.
In the international market, gold was quoted at $4,547 per ounce, up by $52 from the previous session.
Meanwhile, the price of silver also witnessed an increase, with 24-karat silver rising by Rs210 per tola to Rs7,379.
The price of 24-karat silver for 10 grams increased by Rs180 to Rs6,326, while international silver was quoted at $69.00 per ounce, up by $2.10.
The gold rates were based on interbank exchange rates, with purity set at 999 for 24-karat gold, the association said.
