Gold Prices Record a BIG JUMP on Wednesday

Gold prices jumped sharply in Pakistan on Wednesday. One tola of 24-karat gold now costs Rs 426,036. That is a rise of Rs 13,900 in a single day.

Ten grams of 24-karat gold rose to Rs 365,257, up by Rs11,917. Ten grams of 22-karat gold now costs Rs 334,831, up by Rs 10,925.

These are interbank rates from the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Gold prices rose in the world market too. One ounce of gold now costs $4,035. That is a rise of $139.

Silver also became more expensive on Wednesday. One tola of 24-karat silver now costs Rs 5,663, up by Rs 295. Ten grams of 24karat silver rose to Rs 4,855, up by Rs 253.

International silver prices rose too. One ounce of silver now costs $51.85. That is up by $2.95.