Karachi Matters Editor
- Pakistan
- October 15, 2024
- 63 views
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari Critiques Sindh’s Education System: “Schools Resemble 19th Century Practices”
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has expressed strong criticism regarding the state of education in Sindh. She noted that the conditions in many of Sindh’s schools are alarming, with animals…
- Pakistan
- October 15, 2024
- 78 views
Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Set for Major Increase Amid Rising Global Oil Rates
Potential Increase in Petroleum Prices by up to 10 Rupees per Liter A substantial rise in petroleum product prices is anticipated in Pakistan. The expected increase is driven by the…
- Pakistan
- October 15, 2024
- 71 views
IMF Presses Pakistan for Comprehensive Action Plan to Tackle Corruption by 2025
According to Express News, the IMF has recommended that the government take steps to enhance the autonomy and independence of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in accordance with the Supreme…
- Pakistan
- October 10, 2024
- 53 views
Hafiz Naeem Praised for Persistent Efforts as Government Ends Agreements with Five IPPs
Today, the government announced the termination of agreements with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and the credit for this development should be rightfully attributed to Hafiz Naeem. Prominent journalist Faisal…
- Pakistan , Politics
- October 10, 2024
- 67 views
Hafiz Naeem Welcomes Government’s Move to End IPP Agreements, Calls for Reduced Electricity Bills Next Month
The termination of agreements with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) is a commendable step; it is now imperative to provide immediate relief to the public through reductions in electricity bills,…
- Pakistan
- October 9, 2024
- 58 views
IMF’s Three-Year Program Valued at $7 Billion; Overseas Pakistanis Remit $8.78 Billion in Three Months
The International Monetary Fund’s three-year program is valued at $7 billion, while overseas Pakistanis remitted $8.78 billion within just three months. In the initial three months of the current fiscal…
- Pakistan
- October 9, 2024
- 64 views
Federal Government Debt Surges to Historic High of 70,362 Billion Rupees
Records concerning government debt have been surpassed. As of August 2024, the federal government’s debt has risen to an unprecedented level of 70,362 billion rupees. According to Jang, the debt…
- Pakistan
- October 5, 2024
- 72 views
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to Visit Pakistan for SCO Summit in October
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Pakistan on October 15 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the first visit by an Indian foreign minister…
- Pakistan
- October 5, 2024
- 140 views
Najam Sethi Advocates for 12 Provinces and Empowered Local Governments; Criticizes PPP’s Neglect of Karachi
Veteran journalist Najam Sethi, during a television discussion regarding the Army Chief’s proposal for new provinces, expressed his strong support for the idea. He noted that two decades ago, he…
- Pakistan
- October 4, 2024
- 61 views
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Gifts Kulliyat-e-Iqbal to Hafiz Naeem During High-Level Talks
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Anwar Ibrahim, held a meeting with the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. During the meeting, Dr. Anwar Ibrahim graciously presented Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman with a…
