KARACHI: Gold price of 24 karat in Pakistan witnessed an increase of Rs700, reaching Rs215,800 per tola in the local market on Monday (Feb 26).

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs600 to Rs185,014 from Rs184,414 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went up to Rs169,596 from Rs169,046, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.

The price of per tola and ten-gram silver remained constant at Rs2,570 and Rs2,203.36 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market decreased by $02 to $2,054 from $2,056, the Association reported.