KARACHI: Gold prices reached a record high of Rs403,600 per tola on Monday, up Rs5,900 from Saturday, as consumers continue to face fluctuating rates announced by the gold trade body.

According to the All Pa­­kis­­tan Gems and Jewel­lers Association (APGJSA), the official one-tola bullion rate peaked at Rs398,800 on Sept 23.

However, traders were already quoting rates bet­ween Rs401,100 and Rs401,600, diverging from the official figures without clear justification.

On Monday, while the association........

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