Karachi Matters Editor
- Karachi
- December 18, 2024
- 186 views
Sui Southern Gas Prices to Rise by 25.78% Amid Cold Season
Gas consumers are set to face a significant price hike as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) approves a 25.78% increase for Sui Southern and an 8.71% rise for…
- Karachi
- December 18, 2024
- 148 views
Karachi Sets New Tax Collection Record with 1,110 Billion Rupees in First Five Months, Achieving 20% Growth
The Large Tax Office in Karachi has set a new record by collecting 1,110 billion rupees in taxes during the first five months of the current financial year, marking a…
- Karachi
- December 17, 2024
- 243 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…
- Karachi
- December 16, 2024
- 166 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,…
- Karachi
- December 16, 2024
- 304 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…
- Karachi
- December 16, 2024
- 174 views
Water Supply Line on University Road Ruptures for Third Time, Disrupting 70% of City’s Water Supply
The water supply line on University Road has ruptured for the third time, disrupting 70% of the city’s water supply. The 84-inch line, damaged during the Red Line BRT construction,…
- Karachi
- December 13, 2024
- 96 views
World Bank Approves $240 Million Financing to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Karachi
The World Bank has approved $240 million in funding for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Project 2, aimed at addressing the city’s water crisis. The initiative will provide clean water…
- Karachi
- December 13, 2024
- 117 views
Sindh Government To Launches First EV Taxi Service to Provide Affordable Travel to Citizens
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon announced the launch of the first EV taxi service in Karachi, aimed at providing affordable travel options to citizens. He emphasized the government’s efforts to…
- Karachi
- December 13, 2024
- 170 views
Opposition Leader Alleges PPP Allocated Rs. 7 Billion to MQM as Bribes; Development Work Remains Invisible
Opposition Leader in the City Council, Saifuddin Advocate, has accused the PPP of distributing Rs. 7 billion as bribes to MQM members, with no visible development work to show for…
- Karachi
- December 12, 2024
- 195 views
NEPRA Reports 140 Fatal Accidents in Power Distribution Areas for FY 2023-24 K-Electric’s Service Area Records Highest Fatalities, With 34 Deaths
NEPRA’s report for the fiscal year 2023-24 reveals a total of 140 fatalities in the service areas of electricity distribution companies. K-Electric’s service area recorded the highest number, with 34…
