Gold reaches new peak

SIALKOT/ KARACHI: Gold closed at Rs34,885 per 10 grams in the local bullion market on Monday, marking a new record. Its tola (11.7 grams) price also jumped to Rs40,700 as international rates touched new highs.

Gold dealer and expert, Hanif Chand, said that gold is expected to rise further in coming days and cross Rs35,000 per 10 grams.

According to sources in the local bullion markets, the precious metal  is cheaper in Pakistan compared with  its prices in the international market.

However, Rs43,000 per tola level is just around the corner, they added.

Gold accounts for at least 26 per cent of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, indicating its feasibility for investment. Gold soared 300 per cent during the last 10 years which is quite alarming.

In the international market, gold touched $1,280 an ounce on Monday as the dollar weakened on continuing economic concerns after recent poor data in the US.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 21^st, 2010.