Pakistan, April 18 -- Gold prices experienced a slight drop on Friday, following a recent surge to historic highs. In the international bullion market, gold fell by $3 per ounce and settled at $3,326. This decline led to a modest correction in Pakistan's local market as well.

In Pakistan, the price of 24-carat gold decreased by Rs300 per tola, bringing it down to Rs349,700. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold dropped by Rs257, now at Rs299,811. This drop comes after gold reached an all-time high of Rs350,000 per tola just a day earlier.

The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported that gold had previously jumped by Rs2,000 per tola. On that day, gold closed at Rs350,000, marking a significant increase in...