According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the rates of 10 grams of 24-karat and 22-karat gold also remained flat at Rs308,470 and Rs282,774 respectively.

Silver prices too showed no fluctuation, with per tola locked at Rs4,121 and ten grams at Rs3,533.

On the global front, the international gold market also held its ground, trading at $3,371 per ounce. Similarly, silver maintained its earlier value at $38.88.

The stability in gold and silver prices may appear calm on the surface, but it hints at deeper uncertainties in both domestic and international markets. Traders are waiting for global cues—particularly currency fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and Federal Reserve policy—to break the current deadlock.

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For consumers, this pause means no immediate relief from high rates, but it could also be the silence before a storm. If the dollar shifts or global demand spikes, prices may either skyrocket or suddenly drop, making the market unpredictable for buyers and investors alike.