The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that 24 karat gold stayed firm at Rs388,600 per tola, while 10 gram 24 karat gold also remained unchanged at Rs333,161. For those dealing in 22 karat, the rate stayed locked at Rs305,408 per 10 gram.

Globally, the gold market also held its ground, with international rates fixed at $3,668 per ounce.

But unlike gold, silver took a surprising turn. The price of 24 karat silver jumped by Rs31 to Rs4,418 per tola, while 10 gram silver rose by Rs26, touching Rs3,787.

International silver rates followed the same path, climbing by $0.31 to hit $41.91 per ounce, showing investor interest shifting toward the white metal.

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Gold has entered a phase of stability where rates are no longer moving, creating a sense of waiting in the market. On the other hand, silver has turned into the real game-changer with its sudden rise. For small investors, silver’s jump could be a signal of shifting demand. In simple terms, gold may be steady, but silver is stealing the spotlight.