In Pakistan, the price of gold per tola remained steady at Rs540,562, while 10 grams stayed at Rs463,444. Silver prices rose, reaching Rs9,474 per tola and Rs8,122 per 10 grams.

Internationally, spot gold held steady at $5,178 per ounce, while US April gold futures were up 0.1% at $5,198.10. Spot silver increased 1.7% to $89.87 per ounce, heading for a 6.2% gain on the month. Spot platinum and palladium also gained, rising 4.1% and 2.1% respectively.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar, settling at 279.50 per dollar, up Rs0.01 from the previous session, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.

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Earlier, gold prices in Pakistan eased by Rs700 per tola and Rs600 per 10 grams amid subdued international trends and ahead of a new round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. Silver also fell Rs350 to Rs9,204 per tola. The previous day had seen gold per tola rise by Rs1,300 due to safe-haven demand linked to geopolitical tensions.

Traders are remaining cautious, with any progress in US-Iran negotiations expected to impact bullion prices and market risk premiums.