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Religions in Karachi include Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism and others. According to a 2023 census of Pakistan, the religious breakdown of the city is as follows: [ 5 ] Muslim (96.53%), Christian (2.21%), Hindu (1.12%), Ahmadis (0.0%) and other (0.14%).
Nearly 97% of the population of Karachi is Muslim. The Sunnis follow Hanafi fiqh while Shia are predominantly Ithnā‘Ashariyyah in fiqh , with significant minority groups who follow Ismaili Fiqh , which is composed of Nizari ( Aga Khanis ), Mustaali , Dawoodi Bohra and Sulaymani fiqhs .
Khawaja Nazimuddin, Pakistan's second Prime Minister, argued against equal rights for all citizens in an Islamic state. [17] However, The Constitution of Pakistan establishes Islam as the state religion, [18] and provides that all citizens have the right to profess, practice and propagate their religion subject to law, public order, and morality. [19]
2 Demographic history of Karachi. ... Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Religious groups in Karachi City (1872−2017) [a] Religious
The cultural history of Karachi dates back at least five thousand years to the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization in the third millennium BC. [citation needed] The early culture was mostly predominantly Neolithic, characterised by the widespread use of small tools and semi-precious stones.
History of Karachi with old & new Pictures Archived 2013-07-20 at the Wayback Machine 'Traitor of Sindh' Seth Naomal: A case of blasphemy in 1832 ; The real Father of Karachi (it's not who you think) The real Father of Karachi — II; Of streets and names; Harchand Rai Vishan Das: Karachi's beheaded benefactor ; Karachi's Polo Ground: Digging ...
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. Sites located on them are found under their respective area.
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