Gold soars to record high in Pakistan — What’s driving the surge?
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ISLAMABAD: (Suno News) The price of 24-karat per tola gold increased by Rs1,800 and was traded all time high at Rs340,600 on Saturday.

On previous trading day, the precious stone was selling at Rs338,800, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJA).

The association said that the prices of 10 grams of 24 karat also increased by Rs.1,543 to Rs 292,009 from Rs.290,466 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold also went up to Rs.267,684 from Rs.266,261 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $18 to $3,236 from $3,218 whereas that of silver remained unchanged at $31.30, the Association reported.