As a result of worldwide market trends, the price of gold in Pakistan rose even further on Wednesday.
The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) released data showing that the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by an additional Rs1,000 in the local market, reaching Rs277,000.
The cost of 10 grammes of 24-karat gold also increased by Rs858, reaching Rs237,483.
On Wednesday, the price of gold increased by an extra $10 on the global market, hitting $2,652 per ounce with a $20 premium.
In the local market, the price of silver stayed steady at Rs3,350 per tola.