The price of 24-karat per tola gold saw a decrease of Rs1,000 and was traded at Rs261,500 on Tuesday against its sale at Rs.262,500 the previous day.

The price of 10-gram 24-karat gold also declined by Rs857 and was sold at Rs224,194 against Rs225,051 whereas the price of 10-gram 22-karat gold decreased to Rs205,511 from Rs206,297, according to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association..The price of per tola and 10-gram silver remained unchanged at Rs2,950 and Rs2,529.14, respectively.

The gold price in the international market decreased by $5 to $2,498 against $2,503, the association added.