Actress Azekah Daniel alleges gold hoarding after ARY traders pause sales until Monday

KARACHI: A debate has emerged on social media after Pakistani television actress Azekah Daniel alleged that some gold traders had temporarily stopped selling gold in anticipation of a potential rise in prices next week.

According to posts circulating online, traders associated with the ARY Gold market reportedly paused certain trading activities until Monday. While there has been no official confirmation explaining the pause, speculation among market watchers suggests that some traders may be expecting prices to increase in the coming days.

Azekah Daniel, who said she attempted to purchase gold during this period, took to social media to express frustration over the situation. In her post, the actress alleged that the temporary halt in trading appeared similar to earlier episodes when certain commodities were reportedly withheld from the market.

“First people were holding fuel, now gold is being held as well,” Daniel wrote, suggesting that the situation reflects a broader pattern of alleged hoarding.

The actress also claimed she was personally affected after being unable to complete a gold purchase due to the reported pause in trading.

Her comments quickly gained attention online, with users debating whether the move by traders was a routine market decision or an attempt to benefit from expected price changes.

However, no regulatory authority has publicly confirmed any investigation into the matter, and there is currently no independent verification that traders deliberately withheld gold from the market.

Market analysts note that temporary pauses in trading can occur for a variety of reasons, including market volatility, supply adjustments, or anticipation of international price movements. As of now, it remains unclear whether the pause reported by the actress reflects a coordinated strategy or routine market behavior.

The situation continues to generate discussion online, particularly around concerns about transparency in commodity trading and its impact on consumers.