Lahore:Gold prices rose sharply in global and domestic markets, setting new all-time highs on Friday.
In the international bullion market, gold price rose by $35 to hit a new high of $2,612 per ounce.
According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) sources, the prices of gold in the local bullion markets also reached a new high in history, as a result of which the price of 24 karat gold rose by Rs.3500 to a new high of Rs.272000 per tola. The price of gold per 10 grams also rose by Rs 3001 to a new high of Rs.233196.
On the other hand, the price of 10-gram gold of 24 karats also registered a huge rise, increasing by Rs 3001 to settle at Rs.233196.
In contrast to the big rise in gold prices, the price of silver per tola remained unchanged at Rs 2950 and the price of silver per 10 grams remained unchanged at Rs 2529.14.