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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.
The area of Karachi (Urdu: کراچی, Sindhi: ڪراچي) in Sindh, Pakistan has a natural harbor and has been used as fishing port by local fisherman belonging to Sindhi tribes since prehistory. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a period going back to Indus valley civilisation which shows the importance of the port since the Bronze Age.
Karachi Stock Exchange founded. Pakistan Institute of International Affairs headquartered in city. [27] Pakistan Navy headquartered in Liaquat Barracks. [28] University of Sindh founded. [29] May: Hakeem Muhammad Ahsan becomes Mayor of Karachi. [25] August: Dawn newspaper begins publication of Karachi edition. [26] 1948 Beach Luxury Hotel built ...
Following is the list of cultural heritage sites in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Karachi: Pakistan American Cultural Centre (PACC) More images. SD-P-41
A view of Karachi downtown, the capital of Sindh province. The economy of Sindh is the 2nd largest of all the provinces in Pakistan. Much of Sindh's economy is influenced by the economy of Karachi, the largest city and economic capital of the country. Historically, Sindh's contribution to Pakistan's GDP has been between 30% and 32.7%.
To ensure the federal government's autonomy, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was carved out of Karachi District in 1948. [6] The FCT remained the capital of Pakistan until 1960 when the capital was shifted to Rawalpindi. While Karachi's status as the federal capital ended, it continued to be a major economic and financial hub of Pakistan. [7]
The Municipal Government of Karachi is the administrative body for the city of [[Karachi], [Sindh]], Pakistan. Presently the Municipal Local Government Karachi consists mainly of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation , headed by the Mayor or Administrator .
Pakistan Maritime Museum Quaid-e-Azam House , also known as Flagstaff House, a museum dedicated to the life of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Wazir Mansion , also as Quaid-i-Azam Birthplace Museum, a museum that was the birthplace of Muhammad Ali Jinnah [ 1 ]