Gold price rises by Rs2,100

The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs2,100 on Wednesday and was traded at Rs186,500 against sale at Rs184,400 the last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs1,801 to Rs159,894 against Rs158,093, whereas that of 10 grams of 22 karat increased to Rs146,569, All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The prices of one tola silver increased by Rs30 to Rs2,100 whereas that of 10 gram silver went up by Rs16.78 to Rs1800.41. The price of gold in the international market increased by $6 to $1,909 against its previous price of $1,903, the association reported.