KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Expressway (SZAB) is not just a modern road but a roadmap for development. This expressway serves as a vital link between the urban center of Karachi and the M-9 Expressway, a press release said.In a statement, Chief Minister and Regional Minister for … Read more
Munther Naqvi KARACHI: The Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Karachi, hosted a special and exclusive screening of the highly acclaimed Iranian film In the Lap of the Tree (Dar Aghush Derakht) at Cinepax Cinema, Ocean Mall on Thursday. The event brought together film lovers, cultural figures and media professionals to witness a … Read more
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released its annual report for the financial year 2023-24, highlighting Karachi as the largest contributor to national tax revenue, Express News reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the Karachi Grand Excise Office collected Rs2,522 billion in taxes, including Rs1,360 billion in income tax, Rs136.3 million in federal … Read more
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed sanctions on three dairy associations in Karachi for colluding to influence fresh milk prices, in violation of Section 4(1) and 4(2)(a) of the Competition Act, 2010. The penalties include Rs 1 million on M/s Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) and PKR 500,000 each on M/s Karachi … Read more
KARACHI: Colonel (Retd) Mukhtar Ahmad Butt TI (M), Senior Vice President of Editors Club, Karachi presents his recently published book “Such Tu Yay Hai” to Ilya Asad Raja, CEO, Karachi Cantonment Council.
KARACHI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has officially launched its new Travel Store in Karachi, marking the first experiential retail concept to be introduced in West Asia.Located in Karachi’s prestigious Sky Tower, on Abdul Sattar Edhi Street in Clifton, the 183 square meter store offers immersive, technology-driven experiences and best-in-class support from dedicated teams … Read more
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is facing criticism for recommending a vital dredging contract to a non-compliant Chinese company, despite strong opposition from its technical committee, according to a report. The move raises transparency concerns over public procurement processes and threatens critical infrastructure deadlines. The contract includes maintenance dredging of 4 million cubic meters of … Read more
KARACHI: Chinese and Pakistani diplomats signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) on five projects in the areas of transport, health, energy and agriculture in Karachi, with support from the Sindh government. The agreements include local assembly of electric vehicles, local manufacturing of solar panels, production of slow-release fertilisers, algae farming, and establishment of a medical city … Read more
The World Bank has approved $240 million in financing for the Karachi Water and Sanitation Services Improvement Project II (KWSSIP-2) to provide safely managed water, sanitation and hygiene services in Karachi. “Safely managed water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are the foundation of public health and quality of life and are key to addressing the … Read more
KARACHI: In a major boost to Pakistan-China economic cooperation, Meng Xiaowei, head of the 16-member Chinese trade delegation, announced an investment of $1 million to set up a medical city in Karachi. The project, which will be Pakistan’s first comprehensive pharma and pharma ecosystem, will be established in Dhabiji Economic Zone after successful negotiations with … Read more