Karachi Matters Editor
- Education
- December 18, 2024
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Sindh Announces Official Winter Holidays from December 21 to December 31
The Sindh government has officially announced winter holidays for schools, set to begin on December 21 and end on December 31. This holiday schedule will apply to all public and…
- Technology
- December 18, 2024
- 23 views
Pakistan’s IT Exports Decline by 2% in November, Totaling $324 Million
Pakistan’s IT exports in November totaled $324 million, marking a 2% decrease compared to October, according to the State Bank. Over the past five months, worker remittances have reached $14.76…
- Pakistan
- December 17, 2024
- 38 views
Punjab Assembly Approves Major Salary Hike for Lawmakers and Ministers
The Punjab Assembly has approved a significant salary hike for its members and officials. MPAs’ salaries have been increased from PKR 76,000 to PKR 400,000, while ministers will now earn…
- Karachi
- December 17, 2024
- 43 views
Record-Breaking Attendance of 550,000 at Karachi International Book Fair Historic Book Sales as Stocks Run Out Amid Massive Turnout
The Expo Center Karachi hosted the International Book Fair, attracting over 550,000 visitors in five days. Book sales hit a record high, with many titles selling out. On the final…
- Education
- December 17, 2024
- 57 views
Private Schools Instructed to Allow Students to Wear Any Sweater, Jacket, or Coat to Combat Cold
Sindh Education Department Eases Winter Uniform Policy for Private Schools To protect students from the cold, private schools are instructed to allow students to wear any sweater, jacket, or coat.…
- Karachi
- December 16, 2024
- 29 views
Liaquatabad Town Transforms Lyari Expressway Section into Urban Forest
Liaquatabad Town has transformed a section of the Lyari Expressway into an urban forest, planting over 1,000 trees and clearing garbage. The development work, led by Town Chairman Faraz Haseeb,…
- Pakistan
- December 16, 2024
- 32 views
Inflation Drops to 4.9%, State Bank Forecasts Further Decline in Coming Months
Inflation in Pakistan has decreased to 4.9% in November, down from 7.2% the previous month, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The Monetary Policy Committee anticipates that inflation may…
- Pakistan
- December 16, 2024
- 27 views
State Bank Reduces Interest Rate by 2%, Bringing It Down to 13%
The State Bank has announced a 2% reduction in the interest rate, bringing it down from 15% to 13%. The decision, made by the Monetary Policy Committee, follows a series…
- Karachi
- December 16, 2024
- 31 views
Karachi’s Water Crisis Reaches Critical Levels as Tanker Mafia Profits
Karachi’s water crisis has reached alarming levels, with residents being forced to buy costly tankers amid a severe shortage. Reports indicate that several areas are experiencing sewage contamination in the…
- Weather
- December 16, 2024
- 24 views
Cold Wave Persists in Karachi, Minimum Temperature Drops to 10.5°C
A cold wave continues to grip Karachi, with the minimum temperature recorded at 10.5°C. The city is expected to experience similar conditions in the coming 24 hours, with temperatures ranging…
