As political turmoil following the arrest of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan continued to escalate, the price of gold saw huge increase in Pakistan Wednesday.
The rate of 24-Karats gold soared by Rs9,900 per tola.
After this increase, one tola of 24-Karats gold was being traded for Rs240,000.
Similarly, the rate of 24-Karats gold soared by Rs8,487 per 10 grams.
After this increase, 10 grams of 24-Karats gold was being traded for Rs205,761.
There was no change in the rate of gold in the international market, which stood at $2,031 per ounce.