Gold Rates

Gold prices soar by Rs2,100 per tola in Pakistan

Published by
Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: After a decline in the previous sessions, the price of gold in Pakistan’s local market recorded a recovery on Saturday.

According to data shared by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs 2,100 to Rs 273,400.

Similarly, the price of 10 grams in the local market increased by Rs 1,800 to Rs 234,396.

The international market also saw an increase in bullion rates where the per ounce rate increased by $ 21 to $ 2,622.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s total gold imports have reached an all-time high.

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, in November, the country imported 68 kilograms of gold, the highest amount ever imported in a month.

The data shows that gold imports increased by 179.74% in November compared to October, while on an annual basis, gold imports increased by 55.76% in November. According to the document, the gold import bill in November was recorded at $607,300.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

PTA warns users against sharing unlawful online content

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning for mobile phone users against…

9 hours ago

Iranian President lauds Pakistan’s peace efforts during key meetings

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Peshkeskian met President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz…

10 hours ago

Govt approves reduced property tax rates, new income tax slabs for salaried class

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a reduction in advance tax rates on property buyers and…

11 hours ago

CDF Asim Munir meets Iranian President, discusses regional situation following US-Iran talks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Iranian President Masoud…

12 hours ago

Solar panels, batteries rates drop amid reduction in petrol price

LAHORE: Following the reduction of petroleum prices, solar panels and batteries witnessed a sharp fall…

12 hours ago

SBP announces two bank holidays

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a two-day public holiday for Ashura (9th &…

13 hours ago