From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan on Tuesday continued its downward trajectory in line with the post-budget blues as well as the approaching cyclone Biparjoy which has led to the market being de-serted.
According to data provided by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) fell by Rs4,000 per tola and Rs3,430 per 10 grams to reach Rs221,500 and Rs189,900, respectively.
The price of the yellow metal lost $2 to settle at $1,961 per ounce in the international market yester-day. Cumulatively, the prices of the precious commodity fell by Rs5,750 in the last two sessions.
Meanwhile, the price of gold is Rs4,000 per tola “undercost” in Pakistan, as compared to the Dubai market.
The gold rate has been volatile in Pakistan recently amid continued political and economic uncertainty, high inflation, and currency depreciation. People prefer to buy yellow metal in such times as a safe in-vestment and a hedge.
The market on Tuesday saw a major decline due to several reasons including the international rates, depreciation of dollars, Biparjoy and the current weather which has restricted the buyers from going out.
Data shared by the association showed the price of silver remained unchanged at Rs2,650 per tola and Rs2,271.94 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, the local currency lost Rs0.34 or 0.12% against the greenback and closed at Rs287.97 in the interbank market yesterday.
