Gold price per tola falls Rs3,000 in Pakistan
As per the rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs301,354 after it shed Rs2,572.
On Tuesday, gold price per tola reached Rs354,500 after a gain of Rs1,500 during the day.
The international rate of gold decreased on Wednesday. The rate was at $3,292 per ounce (with a premium of $20), a loss of $33, as per APGJSA.
Meanwhile, silver price per tola remained unchanged at Rs3,841.
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