The prices of gold hit record highs in Pakistan in line with the trend of the international market on Wednesday.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, one tola of pure gold of 24 karats has witnessed a price hike of Rs2,900 to Rs2,36,400 which is the highest price in the Pakistani gold market’s history.
The price of 10 grams of pure gold of 24 karats has also risen by Rs2,486, marking a new price point of Rs2,02,675 per 10 grams.
The price of 22 karats of gold usually used for jewellery making in Pakistan has also increased and traded at Rs1,85,785 per 10 grams.
In the international market, the price of gold also increased by US$21 per ounce to US$1,938 per ounce on Wednesday.
On the other hand, the price of pure silver of 24 karats did not change and traded at Rs2,850 per tola and Rs2443.41 per 10 grams.