ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold soared by Rs700 on Friday and was traded at Rs84,100 as compared to the last closing at Rs83,400, according to Karachi Sarafa Association.

The price of 10 gram gold also witnessed increase of Rs600 and was traded at Rs72,085 against Rs71,485.

The price of silver remained constant and was traded at Rs920 per tola and that of 10 gram gold at Rs788.57.

In international market the price of per ounce gold increased by $ 16 and was traded at $ 1438 as compared to the last closing at $ 1422.