Markets Print edition: 2026-08-19

Gold prices steady; silver inches down

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KARACHI: Gold prices held steady while silver fell fractionally on Tuesday, as world bullion market was unmoved, traders said.

The precious metal was traded at unchanged prices from the previous session at Rs461,936 per tola and Rs396,035 per 10 grams, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association said.

World gold bullion prices remained stable at USD4395 per ounce while silver saw a narrow decline of USD0.43, settling at USD65.07 per ounce, it added.

Domestic silver prices also edged lower by Rs43 and Rs37 to sell at Rs6986 per tola and Rs5889 per 10 grams, respectively, the association said.

It is worth noting the open market may be trading gold and silver at different prices as compared to those announced by the association, which links them to the inter-bank exchange rates.

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