Pakistan, April 14 -- Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Tuesday, with rates rising by more than Rs4,000 per tola amid an upward trend in the international market.

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According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs4,600, pushing it to Rs499,962 across the country. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs3,943, reaching Rs428,636.

Market analysts attributed the sharp rise in local gold prices to a strong increase in global rates, which continue to influence domestic markets. In the international market, gold prices rose by $46 per ounce, bringing the rate to $4,776 per ounce.

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