Gold and silver prices declined in both international and local markets on Saturday.

In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $87, reaching $5,018.

In the local market, gold prices also recorded a notable decline. The price of gold per tola dropped by Rs8,700 to Rs524,562.

Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs7,459, settling at Rs449,727.

Silver prices also moved lower in the local market. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs310 to Rs8,541.

Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of silver declined by Rs266, reaching Rs7,322.

Read: Roshan Digital Account hits $12.17b

Furthermore, the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative continues to show robust momentum, with total inflows reaching $12.17 billion by the end of February 2026.

According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the month of February alone attracted $241.8 million in new inflows, marking a steady increase in diaspora engagement.

Since its launch in September 2020, the foreign investment programme has successfully registered over 909,000 accounts. The consistent growth underscores the continued confidence of non-resident Pakistanis (NRPs) in the country’s digital banking ecosystem and sovereign investment instruments.

Earlier on Friday, the Pakistani rupee kept intact the streak of posting a slight appreciation against the US dollar in the inter-bank market. At the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.31 per dollar, gaining Rs0.01 compared with the previous session.

On Thursday, the rupee had ended the day at 279.32 against the greenback.