Gold price per tola jumps Rs3,600 in Pakistan
As per the rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs309,671 after it accumulated Rs3,087.
On Friday, gold price per tola reached Rs357,600 after a gain of Rs2,500 during the day. The bullion market remained closed on Saturday in support of a strike call by traders against tax laws.
The international rate of gold also increased on Monday. The rate was at $3,387 per ounce (with a premium of $20), a gain of $36, as per APGJSA.
Meanwhile, silver price per tola remained stable at Rs4,012.
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