Gold prices have surged both globally and locally, with a notable increase in bullion market rates.
On the international front, the price of gold per ounce rose by $21, reaching a new global high of $2,622.
In the local market, prices for 24-carat gold also saw a significant increase. On Saturday, the price of gold per tola surged by 2,100 Pakistani rupees, hitting 273,400 rupees. The price of gold per 10 grams climbed by 1,800 rupees, reaching 234,396 rupees.
Despite the rise in gold prices, the cost of silver remained unchanged. The price of silver per tola stayed at 3,350 rupees, while the cost per 10 grams remained stable at 2,872.08 rupees.