Pakistan Gold Prices Plummet Amid Global Decline
Gold prices in Pakistan plummeted by Rs15,100 per tola on Saturday due to a decline in international bullion rates. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that 24-karat gold dropped to Rs467,936 per tola.
The price of 10-gram gold also fell sharply, decreasing by Rs12,946 to Rs401,179. This significant drop follows a recent appreciation in gold prices.
In international markets, gold settled at $4,454 per ounce after dropping by $151. Local prices in Pakistan are typically benchmarked to global rates with a premium of $20 per ounce.