Pakistan, April 8 -- Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, crossing the Rs500,000 mark amid global market gains following the US-Iran ceasefire. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs15,700, closing at Rs504,162, up from Rs488,462 on the previous day. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs13,460 to Rs432,237.

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In the international market, gold prices climbed by $157, reaching $4,814 per ounce, compared to $4,657 earlier. Silver prices also experienced a modest increase, with per tola rates up by Rs440 to Rs8,184. Analysts attributed the surge to recent geopolitical developmen...