Despite a decrease in the rates of gold in the international market, the Pakistani jewellery market observed a big increase of Rs1,500 in the prices of gold on Tuesday.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, after a new increase, the rate of 24 karat gold has reached Rs1,42,900 per tola.

While the rates of 10 gram gold of 24 karat are also hiked by Rs1,286 to Rs1,22,514 and 10 gram gold of 22 karat touched the price of Rs1,12,304.

As per the report, the price of gold in the international market has reduced by US$4 to US$1,803.