Markets Print edition: 2026-01-01

Gold, silver prices fall

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KARACHI: Gold and silver prices ended lower in the final trading session of the year on Wednesday, as local and global markets remained down, traders said.

Local gold prices fell by Rs 2,500 and Rs 2,143, further receding to Rs 456,962 per tola and Rs 391,771 per 10 grams, respectively, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association said.

On the international stage, prices of the gold bullion declined by USD 25 to settle at USD 4,346 per ounce while silver value reduced by USD 2.12 to USD 72.43 per ounce, it cited.

Domestic silver prices - following the world market - came down by Rs 212 and Rs 182 to Rs 7,718 per tola and Rs 6,616 per 10 grams, respectively, the association added. It is worth noting that the open market may trade gold and silver at different prices as compared to those officially established by the jewellers association.

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