Jamaat-e-Islami Rejects IPP Agreements; Demands Reduction in Electricity Rates and Taxes

IPPs do not recognize agreements; electricity rates and taxes need to be reduced. Sit-in at D-Chowk Islamabad from July 26: Hafiz Naeem ur RehmanAmeer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman,…

Extension of School Holidays Due to Delay in Textbook Publication

An additional 14 days have been added to the school holidays in Sindh.The extension is officially attributed to the prevailing weather conditions.However, according to a report published in the daily…

Traffic Flow Disrupted on I.I. Chundrigar Road, Burns Road, Shaheen Complex, and Arts Council Areas

Citizens are suffering due to traffic jams on major roads in Karachi.Traffic flow is affected around I.I. Chundrigar Road, Burns Road, Shaheen Complex, and Arts Council.Traffic police officers are present…

Summer Vacation Extended by 15 days Educational Institutions across Sindh will now reopen on August 15

Karachi, July 23 In response to ongoing weather conditions, the Sindh government has extended summer vacations until August 14. All educational institutions in the province will now reopen on August…

Karachi Restaurants Allowed to Charge 15% Service Tax: Sindh Revenue Board

Additional Burden: Karachi’s 58 Restaurants Allowed to Charge 15% Service Tax from the Public, Sindh Revenue BoardDiners in Restaurants and Hotels, Be Aware: Higher Taxes Will Be Deducted NowThe facility…

Sindh High Court Demands Response from Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab by August 7 on Municipal Tax Contempt Case

The Sindh High Court has issued a notice to Murtaza Wahab in a case challenging the collection of municipal taxes through electricity bills in Karachi. According to Dawn News, the…

Karachi’s 2023 Census Reveals Linguistic Diversity: Urdu Speakers Lead with 10.3 Million, Followed by Pashto, Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi, and Saraiki Speakers

Urdu Speakers: 10.3 MillionPashto Speakers: Over 2.7 MillionSindhi Speakers: 2.2 MillionPunjabi Speakers: 1.6 MillionBalochi Speakers: 800,000Saraiki Speakers: Over 700,000

Electricity Prices Surge by PKR 25.76 per Unit in Two Years, Imposing Over PKR 2 Trillion Burden on Consumers

In the past two years, the base electricity tariff has seen a historic increase of PKR 22.53 per unit. Additionally, a permanent surcharge of PKR 3.23 per unit has been…

Chief Minister Directs Water Board to Develop Urban Flood Prevention Plan

Water Board to Formulate Plan to Prevent Urban Flooding, Chief Minister Drainage System in Karachi’s Old Areas Must Be FixedPresiding over a meeting, the Chief Minister of Sindh stated that…

People’s Bus Service Unveils New Routes in Karachi

The People’s Bus Service has announced the launch of three new routes in Karachi. According to the Transport DepartmentRoute No. 13 from Hawksbay to Tower will start on July 22.Route…