Karachi Matters Editor
- Pakistan
- January 15, 2025
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Over 700,000 Pakistanis Seek Employment Abroad in 2024
In 2024, over 700,000 Pakistanis left the country in search of better employment opportunities, with 727,381 individuals migrating for overseas jobs. This marks a decline from 2023, when 862,625 people…
- Pakistan
- January 11, 2025
- 113 views
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Celebrates Record Surge in Remittances, Calling It a Triumph for Pakistan’s Economy
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has hailed the record increase in remittances, refuting claims of an impending economic collapse. By December 2024, Pakistan received $3.1 billion in remittances, marking a 29.3%…
- Pakistan
- January 10, 2025
- 173 views
Remittances Surge by 29% in December 2024, Reaching $3.08 Billion
Pakistan’s remittances from overseas workers saw a significant rise of 29% in December 2024, totaling $3.08 billion, compared to the previous year. This increase reflects a 6% rise from November…
- Pakistan
- January 10, 2025
- 173 views
Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protest on January 17th Over Rising Electricity Prices
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, led by Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has announced a nationwide protest on January 17th, demanding a reduction in electricity prices. He criticized all political parties for supporting Independent Power Producers…
- Pakistan
- January 10, 2025
- 198 views
Minister of Energy Signals Possible Reduction in Electricity Prices by 10-12 Rupees Per Unit
Federal Minister for Energy, Owais Laghari, has announced the possibility of reducing electricity prices by 10 to 12 rupees per unit. Ongoing discussions with the IMF regarding captive power plants…
- Pakistan
- January 7, 2025
- 183 views
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Identifies Multiple Strategies to Reduce Electricity Costs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of reducing electricity prices, stating that two to three options are under consideration. He announced plans for another cabinet meeting this week to…
- Pakistan
- January 6, 2025
- 182 views
Achakzai Raises Concerns Over Talks Between Government and PTI, Cites Lack of Legitimate Mandate
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has raised concerns over the ongoing negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), questioning how talks can proceed with a government that lacks a legitimate mandate.…
- Pakistan
- December 28, 2024
- 181 views
Remittances Surge by 33.6%, Reaching $14.77 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
Remittances in the current fiscal year saw a significant increase of 33.6%, totaling $14.77 billion. Exports grew by 7.4% and imports by 8.3% between July and November. Additionally, the central…
- Pakistan
- December 21, 2024
- 181 views
Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman Calls for Reduction in Electricity Prices, Warns of Protests
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has demanded a reduction in electricity prices, warning that protests will follow if the government fails to provide relief to the public. He…
- Pakistan
- December 17, 2024
- 216 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…
