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Unveiling the soul of Pakistan's metropolis.
Karachi Matters Editor
Pakistan has completed 77 years since its establishment. On August 14, 1947, when Pakistan came into existence, the size of its economy was 3 billion dollars.
Today, 77 years later, Pakistan’s economy has grown to 375 billion dollars.
In 1947, the exchange rate of the dollar was 3.30 rupees, which has now increased to 278 rupees.
The Pakistani economy is currently facing a severe crisis and is part of an IMF program.
Karachi Matters EditorJamaat-e-Islami has demanded a reduction in income tax rates for the salaried class, highlighting that Rs391 billion has already been collected from them in the first nine months of the…
Karachi Matters EditorPakistan’s inflation rate dropped to 0.28% in April 2025 — the lowest level in 60 years — driven by falling food, transport, and utility costs. The Consumer Price Index saw…
