ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed an increase of Rs.4,000 on Monday and was sold at Rs.342,500 against its sale at Rs.338,500 on the previous trading day.

According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association,  prices of 10 grams of 24 karat also increased by Rs.3,429 to Rs.293,638 from Rs 290,209 whereas the price of 10 grams of 22 Karat also increased to Rs.270,348.

The rates of per tola silver and ten gram remained unchanged and closed at Rs.3,410 and Rs.2,923.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $40 to $3,241 from $3,201 whereas that of silver went up by $0.24 to $32.52, the Association reported.

Earleir, Gold prices have surged once again in both international and domestic markets here on Saturday.

According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola has increased by Rs. 2,400, bringing the new rate to Rs. 338,500.

Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold has gone up by Rs. 2,058, now standing at Rs. 290,209.

On the international market, the price of gold has also surged by $24, reaching $3,177 per ounce.