Pakistan, Jan. 10 -- Gold prices jumped sharply in Pakistan on Saturday following strong gains in international markets. The price of gold per tola increased by Rs3,700 during the day. As a result, the rate reached Rs473,262 in the local bullion market.

Meanwhile, prices of smaller gold units also recorded a noticeable increase across the country. The price of 10-gram gold rose by Rs3,172 to reach Rs405,745, according to APGJSA. Earlier, on Friday, gold per tola had already climbed by Rs3,400 to Rs469,562.

At the same time, international gold prices showed a firm upward trend. The global gold rate increased by $37 to reach $4,509 per ounce. This rise included a premium of $20, which supported higher domestic prices.

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