Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- Global demand for gold soared to a record high in the third quarter of 2025, as investors turned to the precious metal amid mounting geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, according to a report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday.

The WGC data showed that total demand rose 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, reaching 1,313 tonnes-the highest level since the organization began tracking such data around 25 years ago.

Analyst Louise Street from the WGC told AFP that "regional conflicts and rising trade tensions have created an atmosphere of heightened uncertainty, which continues to drive investors toward gold as a safe-haven asset."

The surge in demand, largely fueled by cen...