Gold price soars to Rs50,914

Published September 4, 2012

Gold bullion — File Photo
Gold bullion — File Photo

KARACHI: Gold improved by Rs43 and closed at Rs50,914 per 10 grams in the local market on Tuesday as according to market sources its international price rose to $ 1,692 an ounce.

According to Karachi Saraf Association official, tola (11.664 grams) price also increased by Rs100 to Rs59,400.

Silver closed higher at Rs917.14 per 10 grams.

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