Gold prices remain unchanged for second consecutive day amid global stability
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Gold prices remained unchanged in local markets on Tuesday, maintaining stability after the international bullion market showed no fluctuation.
The price of gold per ounce in the global market remained steady at $2,910, leading to no change in the local markets.
As a result, the price of 24-carat gold per tola in local jewelry markets stayed at Rs306,000, while the price of 10 grams of gold held steady at Rs262,345.
Similarly, the price of silver remained unchanged, with per tola silver priced at Rs3,388 and 10 grams of silver at Rs2,904, both showing no price changes.
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