The rate of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also climbed by Rs5,058, hitting Rs346,021 from Rs340,963. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 22-karat gold rose to Rs317,197 against Rs312,560, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.

In the international market, gold registered a sharp increase of $59, jumping to $3,818 from $3,759.

Silver also followed the upward trend. Its price per tola increased by Rs88 to Rs4,792, while the rate for 10 grams moved up by Rs76 to Rs4,108. Globally, silver prices rose by $0.88 to $46.93 from $46.05.

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Gold’s unstoppable rally has stunned local buyers and investors. The steep jump shows the impact of global market trends directly hitting domestic rates. Silver also joined the surge, making both metals more expensive for Pakistanis. Analysts believe demand pressure and global uncertainty are fueling the rise. For the common man, affordability is shrinking, while for investors, gold remains the ultimate safe haven.