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Karachi (/ k ə ˈ r ɑː tʃ i /; Urdu: کراچی [kə.ɾɑː.t͡ʃiː]; Sindhi: ڪراچي ; IPA: [kəˈraːtʃi] ⓘ) is the capital city of the Pakistani province of Sindh.It is the largest city in Pakistan and 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million.
Jehangir Kothari Parade. In June 2005, City District Government Karachi extensive renovation work of the promenade pier and pavilion. The project covered the surrounding large area on both sides of Lady Lloyd Pier and after some delays, the project was finally inaugurated on February 27, 2007 by then President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf.
Karachi was known as Khurachee Scinde (i.e. Karachi, Sindh) during the early British colonial rule. An old image of Karachi from 1889 Karachi map, 1911 St Joseph's Convent School, Karachi An image from 1930 of Elphinstone Street, Karachi Karachi Municipal Corporation Building, inaugurated in 1932
Karachi has over 350 sites which are protected under the Provincial Act. Sites are listed under broad areas or quarters under which they are located. Some streets/roads are found in two areas.
Bohri Bazaar, also known as Bohra Bazaar, (Urdu: بوہری بازار) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [1] It is one of the oldest marketplaces of Karachi. [2] [3] Bohri Bazaar was once the most famous shopping place in Karachi. [2] [3] It has historical importance similar to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. [2] [3]
Karachi is the capital city of the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the largest city in Pakistan and the 1st largest in the world, with a population of over 45M. Karachi is the economical hub of Pakistan which contributes 70% in Pakistan tax & 54% of Pakistan GDP.Karachi has a collection of buildings and structures of varied architectural styles.
The Priest-King, an iconic artwork of the Indus Valley civilization; 2400–1900 BC; steatite; height: 17.5 cm (6 3 ⁄ 4 in.); National Museum of Pakistan (Karachi) In 1970 there were only four galleries in the museum. Over time the museum grew, with the building currently housing a total of eleven galleries including a “Quran Gallery”.
Karachi dwellers prefer to maintain their basic ethnic identity and lifestyles, and live together with their respective groups in their respective neighborhoods. For example, Kiamari is known for their Kutchi language and Kharadar is for Memons and Agha Khanis ; similarly, Lyari is known for Baloch and Memons , Nazimabad and Liaquatabad for ...