Gold rates in Pakistan advanced on Friday, in line with increase in the international rate. The yellow metal was priced at Rs213,100 per tola after a single-day gain of Rs1,300.

The 10-gram gold was sold at Rs182,698 after an increase of Rs1,114, according to rates shared by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).

In the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan had decreased by Rs2,400 to settle at Rs211,800 per tola.

With a premium of $20, the international rate of gold on Friday was set at $1,975, after an increase of $7 in the international market, APGJSA said.

Meanwhile, silver rates remained stable at Rs2,580 per tola.