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Pakistan gold prices see third-largest fall on record

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KARACHI: Gold prices endured the third-biggest fall ever in the worldwide and local gold markets.

The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported a decrease of a whopping Rs9,100 in the price of 24-karat gold to Rs430,662 per tola.

The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs7,799 and finally settled at Rs369,223 in the local market. Furthermore, 10 grams of 22-karat gold were sold at Rs338,466, which was down a good Rs7,152 as compared to the previous day.

On the international front, gold slipped back by $91 to $4,083 per ounce, reflecting a persistent downward trend driven by strengthening global currencies and cautious investor sentiment.

Silver prices also followed suit. The price of 24-karat silver per tola plunged by Rs 209 to be sold at Rs 5,313, while 10 grams of silver were being traded for Rs 4,555.

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