Gold prices have gone up globally and locally due to changes in the precious metals market.
Internationally gold per ounce increased by $10 to reach $2,500.
This shows higher demand for gold as a safe investment.
In the local market, 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 1300 to Rs 261700 and gold per 10 grams went up by Rs 1114 to Rs 224365.
Silver prices also increased locally with silver per tola rising by Rs 50 to Rs 2900 and per 10 grams by Rs 42.87 to Rs 2486.28.