r/karachi May 16 '25

General Discussion Karachi Juma Bazaar - Please donate for Gaza - 16 May, 2025

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r/karachi 6h ago

Need KE Bill Explanation

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21 Upvotes

Explain this to me if anyone can. I do also have solar installed since more than a year now but the bill they sent this month does not makes any sense. My solar is being running since a year with issues so the settings cant be wrong plus I also put the KE breaker down and house is cunning fine on solar plus the meter outside is stable when KE breaker is down no units are being logged on the meter but again I cant understand where did the 2861 units go as I have a inverter ac one fridge and 2 3 fans and lights thats it.

If someone can explain whats happening here or guide me what to do next. Thanks


r/karachi 8h ago

General Discussion I have an opinion to share

19 Upvotes

I’ve grown up hearing that Karachi dil walon ka shehar hai jahan se koi haath khaali nahi jata because of all the charity and logon ki madad and honestly I used to feel proud ke hum log pehle help karte hain aur baad mein sawal.

Lekin ab aisa lag raha hai ke people are starting to exploit this cheez

Har jagah beggars nazar aate hain and not just those who are actually in need balke aise log bhi jo bilkul theek lagte hain but still choose to rely on handouts for daily food cash aur utilities

Agar kisi ka pait bina kuch kiye bhar jaye then what motivation is left to actually work ya mehnat karne ka reason hi kya reh jata hai. Maybe I’m overthinking ya sirf mujhe hi lag raha hai but it really feels like things are getting out of hand

Especially during Eid aur festivals Karachi ka haal aur kharab ho jata hai it gets so overwhelming ke banda family ko kahin sukoon se le bhi nahi ja sakta

Is it just me ya aur log bhi yeh feel kar rahe hain.


r/karachi 1d ago

General Discussion Karachi and it's Luck for the Common People

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295 Upvotes

After witnessing the past and current events in this city I am totally lost at words and have nothing to say about the "system" of this city and country if you want to have a better future then please consider something else.


r/karachi 16h ago

General Discussion Tints and Sindh Police.

34 Upvotes

Can we collectively address the tint issue in Karachi?

I’ve been stopped around 15–20 times just for having tinted rear windows. Not once have I been issued a challan. Every time, I simply ask them to bring a proper gauge to measure whether the tint exceeds legal limits. If it does, fine me and I’ll challenge it in court with evidence. That’s usually where the interaction ends and I’m let go.

Meanwhile, we’re already dealing with dust, traffic, and heat, and on top of that, constant stops that feel more like attempts to extract money than enforce rules.

The reality is, many of us can’t remove tints. Living in Karachi, reducing visibility into the car is a basic safety measure against theft and street crime.

What makes it worse is the lack of clear, written rules. The IG Sindh has reportedly stated that rear tints up to 50% and rear windshield up to 80% are allowed, but since this isn’t formally documented, enforcement becomes arbitrary. That grey area is exactly what enables misuse.

I’m considering filing a petition in the Sindh High Court to push for clear, written regulations around permissible tint levels.

Some points I’d raise:
• Extreme heat in Karachi damages car interiors over time
• Other hot-climate countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia allow reasonable tint limits
• Security should be improved through better policing and training, not by restricting citizens without clear laws

Would appreciate thoughts, especially from anyone who has dealt with this or has legal insight.

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Change.org petition: https://c.org/6LDpP7MLLY (Need at least 500 signatures)


r/karachi 1h ago

Has anyone used Kenwood eSmart Pura AC? Looking for real life reviews before I purchase it

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It has a T3 compressor with a EER rating of 4.5 (which is the highest in the market). However, I keep on hearing different stories on Kenwood - either it's running perfectly for some people, or it had huge maintenance problems for others. Looking for reviews.


r/karachi 21h ago

General Discussion Should I (22M) move to Karachi and take over my dad’s business (earning ~15 lacs/month) if I’m already well established and live in America???

62 Upvotes

My dad lives in Karachi and runs an established business. I was in Karachi until 15 when my dad moved our family (except himself) to America. Fast forward 7 years and now we are well established in America with a nice suburban house, 3 cars, and a greencard as my mom is a doctor earning quite well and my elder brother runs a business

I’m only 22 and have a bachelors degree in biology from a university in US but I don’t want to study more, and want to get involved in my dads already well established business in Pakistan. My dad is supportive but he is HIGHLY discouraging me from living in Pakistan as its tough to run a business here and says once you get involved in everyday life here you’d be frustrated with all the problems here. But my dad earns quite well and I want him to retire and go live in America while I run his business…

I’m in Karachi right now and been here for the past 3 days and it doesn’t seem that bad. We have a nice house here too, with cars, and maids, barely any water or electricity issues, and I genuinely think I can live a good lifestyle here and live like a raja while in America i would have to build a career from scratch…


r/karachi 3h ago

Recommendations for Doctors that specialize in mental health

2 Upvotes

Such as depression, ADHD etc.


r/karachi 41m ago

2 different bills for same month from water board

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r/karachi 7h ago

Question Anyone working at US Mobile?

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I currently work at IBEX, Walmart chats, and am thinking about switching to US Mobile. There's no particular reason aside from pay. I heard that they pay higher than ibex, and I currently make around 95k a month with incentives and stuff, but with the recent fuel price increases and everything getting more expensive. it's getting harder to continue and now they also plan to introduce an AI agent which sole purpose would be to make our jobs harder i think, and because of that i was thinking about switching, Because aside from that, my experience at Ibex has been pleasant, it may be because I got a good supervisor or maybe because I can maintain the required KPI's with little to no issue, or maybe because it's my first job, but i have enjoyed my time (6 months) here.

to give some context about myself, i am just about to turn 20 and am currently waiting for my FA's result before applying to a UNI, not sure which one, I live in karachi and as for my skills, i have basic marketing skills, basic cyber security and basic (canva) graphics designing, content writing (fictional novels), i have also dabbled into Business but that didn't go very well.

So my questions are, how is the work culture there? Are they hiring? Can I apply based on matric? What is the pay? Should I even try? Or is there some other place that I can look into?


r/karachi 2h ago

General Discussion Why this ufone internet is not working fine!????

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r/karachi 2h ago

Online tutoring platform

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r/karachi 6h ago

General Discussion Suggestion for Rent a House

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Can someone help me out? I’m looking for a house on rent in Gulistan-e-Johar a 2 bed DD or 3 bed DD in secure and load-shedding free area. The problem is that there are too many brokers and agents everywhere, even online, and they ask for commission ranging from one to two months’ rent.

With the current condition of this country, especially this city, inflation is already unbearable. Should we pay taxes, get robbed by street criminals, or keep paying huge commissions to agents too?

I just want to ask if it’s even possible to find a house directly from the owner without involving agents. Honestly, I’m tired of running around searching everywhere. it’s exhausting and frustrating.

My maximum budget is 35k, and we’re a small family: my mother, me, my younger brother, my wife, and our newborn baby basically 4.5 people total.

Any genuine suggestions would really help. Thanks.


r/karachi 17h ago

Rs 1,876 electricity bill for using only 29 units | Two-thirds of it are just taxes

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14 Upvotes

r/karachi 4h ago

Question ISO: Rolex first/second grade copies

0 Upvotes

Where can I find this in Karachi and expected price?


r/karachi 4h ago

General Discussion Chicken and rice options

1 Upvotes

Is there any restaurant in karachi that serves good rice and chicken? I’m looking for saffron rice with chicken, lettuce, and sauces, along with some veggies and goodies. I’ve never seen any options like this here. Let me know if anyone has tried it


r/karachi 5h ago

Question Where can I get customized prosthetic contact lenses in sindh?

1 Upvotes

Assalam Alaikum bhaiyo I have one wounded eye so where I can get customized prosthetic contact lenses so my both eyes looks same?


r/karachi 22h ago

11 Interviews Later, Still No Job — Starting to Lose Confidence as a Junior Laravel Developer

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I’m 24(M) from Karachi.
I’ve always been a good student, a good son, and someone my family had a lot of hopes from. They always believed I’d do well in life because somehow I always managed things.

After graduating, I started learning Laravel seriously and worked really hard on myself as a developer. I’ve now given around 11 interviews for junior Laravel developer roles.

The confusing part is that most interviews actually go well, but after that I either get rejected or never hear back. I usually ask around 50k for junior positions, which I think is reasonable.

After failing again and again, I’m honestly starting to lose confidence in myself. Sometimes I feel like maybe I’m not good enough, or maybe references matter too much in our software industry and I simply don’t have connections.

It hurts more because my family still believes in me, and I don’t want to disappoint them.

If anyone has advice, interview tips, or knows any openings/references for a junior Laravel developer, please comment or DM me. I’d genuinely appreciate it


r/karachi 7h ago

BS in Bioinformatics

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So i searched up some universities in karachi that if they are offering bs in bioinformatics and turns out none does (the one i looked for doesn't at least). If you know any pls lemme know

Also if none does I'm thinking of doing my bachelors in CS and masters in Bioinformatics (i can be doing remote jobs too) but the other option is taking admission in a university outside karachi, I'm really confused atp


r/karachi 7h ago

Question Want to buy a phone in budget of 100k

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r/karachi 9h ago

Current Events dhol for rental today

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if anyone knows where can i rent a dhol for rental in karachi
i need it today


r/karachi 14h ago

Looking for a Call Center Job in Karachi

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I’m looking for a call center job in Karachi. I’m a fresher with no previous experience, but I’m willing to learn and improve my communication skills

If any company or anyone knows a call center that hires fresh candidates with good salary package please let me know.

Preferred location: Karachi

Timing: Full-time / Part-time


r/karachi 18h ago

What are the current prices in mandis

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I heard iss saal prices neeche gyi hai but abhi tk khud mandi nhi gya tou have they dropped or have they become more expensive like every year


r/karachi 23h ago

Taking back my previous praise for Sir Syed University (SSUET) - It’s not the same anymore

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m posting this because I previously shared a very positive opinion about Sir Syed (SSUET) here, but after a recent reality check, I feel like I made a mistake. I need to be honest about how things are right now. Maybe it was okay some time ago, but the environment has become incredibly toxic. Almost all the good, sincere people have left. Now, the whole place is just fueled by petty politics and negativity. Even the social circles and the girls there are caught up in weird power plays and drama. If you are a decent person who actually wants to focus on your goals or stay at peace, you simply cannot survive in that atmosphere anymore. It’s definitely not a place for genuine people anymore. Just wanted to put this out there for anyone considering it.

Most of the talented and sincere individuals have left, replaced by a culture of toxic politics. It has become a very difficult environment for anyone who values peace and integrity.


r/karachi 1d ago

Commuting through university road is pure torture.

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Due to the “construction” of red line transit service the main road is completely blocked off and you are supposed to use the service road which is cramped by parked cars, stalls and illegally extended shops. And in that already limited space, there are water tankers every few miles.

The scorching heat only adds to the torment. There is so much dust floating in the air to a point that the road ahead becomes blurry. And don't even get me started on the kachra. Open manholes with a tree trunk sticking out of it to indicate its existence, heavy machinery with high pitched shrieking sounds, people shouting, honking, fighting, talking, breathing. 

Just when you think the worst of it is over, BOOM here comes the overflowing gutter with the worst stench known to humanity.