[3] The film is written by Malia Scotch Marmo, Sumar and Samhita Arni, based on the novel Rafina by the acclaimed Pakistani writer Shandana Minhas.

[12][13] Good Morning Karachi was released on video in the North America and most European territories on 12 January 2015.

[14][15] Jennie Kermode of Eye for Film gave Good Morning Karachi 3 1/2 of 5 stars, saying "the story benefits from a fairly nuanced script, with even the traditionalist fiance allowed to be sympathetic on occasion.

[17] The Daily Times wrote, "The film looks at the culture of violence in Pakistan and how youth are most affected by this environment.

"[19] Shafiq ul Hasan of The Express Tribune rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote "Good Morning Karachi, for Pakistani cinema, is amongst the few unconventional, path-breaking movies.