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Café Catalog

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CHAIRMAN MAO

Phase 6, D.H.A. Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: (92-21) 3-585-3333, 3-535-0855 Delivery Only DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135853333

DYNASTY
Avari Towers
Fatima Jinnah Rd.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-566-0100 ext. 2080
UAN: 111-282-747
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111282747

JADE GARDEN
Sea Breeze Heights, Fl-2 Khayaban-e-Saadi
Block 2, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-586-5650, 3-583-1126
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135865650

SUZIE WONG
Marriott Hotel
9 Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-0111
UAN: 111-223-344
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111223344

SWEET & SOUR
55-C, Khayaban-e-Muslim
Muslim Commercial Area
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-584-0996, 3-584-0997
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135840996

TAI PAN
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

Continental

ASIA LIVE Avari Towers Fatima Jinnah Road Karachi, Pakistan Tel: (92-21) 3-566-0100 UAN: 111-282-747 DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111282747

CAFÉ 76
76 Old Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-583-3163, 3-583-3164
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135833163

CAFE 9
5-E, 9th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-529-5081, 3-529-5082
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135295081

CAFE ZOUK
Plot No. 27/C, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer
Phase 5, D.H.A, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-585-6491, 3-585-6492
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135856491

EVOLUTION
66C-68C, 25th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-586-0941, 3-582-4651
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135860941

KAHVA
6-C, Mustafa Arcade
Block A, S.M.C.H.S.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-455-3582
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134553582

KOEL CAFE
F-42/2, Block 4
Scheme 5, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-530-9745
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135309745

LE GRAND
9-E, 7th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-582-0186, 3-582-0187
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135820186

NADIA CAFE
Marriott Hotel
9 Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-0111
UAN: 111-223-344
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111223344

OLÉ
Plot #22, C-1, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-529-5144, 3-529-5145
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135295144

ROASTERS

Zamzama
10-C, 2nd Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-530-2204, 3-530-2205
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135302204

Sindhi Muslim
4-D, Block A, Commercial Area
S.M.C.H.S.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-430-2133
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134302133

SECRET RECIPE (CLOSED)
Plot 340-C, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Off 26th Street
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-524-3434, 3-524-3435
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135243434

STUDIO CAFE
Plot 32 D/1, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-524-3458, 3-524-3459
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135243458

THE DINER
Main Khayaban-e-Shahbaz
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-585-4581, 3-585-4582
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135854581

THE ELBOW ROOM
Downtown Mumtaz Hussain Street I.I. Chundrigar Road Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: (92-21) 3-241-2241, 3-241-2242 DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02132412241
Airport Jinnah International Airport Departure Terminal Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: (92-21) 3-548-0104 DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135480104

THE PATIO
F-50/1, Block 4 ,Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-530-9871
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135309871

THE SPORTS BAR C-22, Suite No. 2, 26th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area Phase 5, D.H.A. Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: (92-21) 3-530-4257, 3-530-4258 DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135304257

French

CAFÉ FLO
D-82/1, Block 4, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-587-7499, 3-583-0018
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135877499

CAFE RENDEZ-VOUS
Alliance Française de Karachi, Plot ST-1
Block 8, Kehkashan, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-587-7498
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135877498

LA TERRASSE
Ramada Plaza
Karachi Airport Hotel
Star Avenue Terminal 1
Jinnah International Airport
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-924-2600
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02139242600

Indian

CHATKHARAY
27-C, Stadium Lane No. 2
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-584-2684, 3-584-8958
UAN: 111-242-854
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111242854

DUMPUKHT
Marriott Hotel
9 Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-0111 Ext. 2201
UAN: 111-223-344
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111223344

GAZEBO

Saba Commercial
2-C Saba Commercial Area
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-842-1167, 3-585-2406
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02138421167

Khaada Market
3-C Gul Arcade, Commercial Lane 1, Khaada Market
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-842-1169
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02138421169

MIRCHI
Shop 1 & 2, Plot 15-C, Badar Commercial Lane 10
Phase 5 D.H.A
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-584-5092, 3-584-5093
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135845092

Italian

POMPEI
Shapes Health Club Compound
Old Railway Club, 139 Mc Niel Road, Cantt
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-521-4684, 3-521-9657
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135214684

THYME
11-C, 1st Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92) 0321-921-1901
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 03219211901

Japanese

COZMO
Sheraton Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-563-3333
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135633333

FUJIYAMA
Avari Towers
Fatima Jinnah Rd.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-566-0100 ext. 2076
UAN: 111-282-747
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111282747

KAMAMESHI
C-22, Suite No. 2, 26th Street, Tauheed Commercial Area
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-530-4257, 3-530-4258
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135304257

SAKURA
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

Lebanese

KABAB-JI
Sheraton Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-563-3333
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135633333

Mediterranean

CAFE AYLANTO
2-C, 9th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-587-5724
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135875724

OKRA
12-C, 10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-583-1350, 3-586-6616
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135831350

SAFFRON
D-82, Block 4, Clifton.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-587-6090, 3-586-8394
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135876090

THE DELI
5-C, 1st Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-583-8954, 3-854-5790
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135838954

Pakistani

BBQ TONIGHT
Com. 5/1 Boat Basin, Block 5, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-537-1673, 3-583-2841
UAN: 111-227-111
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111227111

CHANDNI
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

LAL QILA
10/A, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
M.A.C.H.S.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-438-8363, 3-438-8364
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134388363

MARCO POLO
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-5021
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

OLIVE CAFE
Beach Avenue
Phase 8, D.H.A. (Devils Point)
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 0321-267-6767
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 03212676767

THE PAKISTANI
Sheraton Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-563-3333
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135633333

VILLAGE SALT & PEPPER
3-B, Beach Avenue, Seaside
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-584-3121, 3-584-3122, 3-584-0909
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135843121

Pizza

DOMINO'S PIZZA

Zamzama
Mall Square, Main Zamzama Boulevard
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-366-466 ( 111-DOMINO)
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111366466

Nursery
Shop No. 13, Shaheen Towers
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-366-466 ( 111-DOMINO)
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111366466

Hyderi
D-2, Block D, North Nazimabad, Near Five Star Chowrangi
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-366-466 ( 111-DOMINO)
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111366466

Stadium
Sir Shah Soleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-366-466 ( 111-DOMINO)
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111366466

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
D.A. Degree College Ground, Khayaban-e-Rahat
Phase 6, D.H.A
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-585-3374, 3-585-3087
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135853374

PIZZA HUT

Zamzama
19-C, 9th Zamzama Commercial Lane
Phase 5, D.H.A
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-537-1750
UAN: 111-241-241
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111241241

Shahbaz
14-C, Lane 2, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-241-241
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111241241

Clifton
Plot No. GPC-6, KDA Scheme 5
Kharkhar Chowrangi, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
UAN: 111-241-241
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111241241
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Sea-Food

AQUA LOUNGE
18-C, 1st Floor, 5th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-537-6700, 3-537-6701
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135376700

Steak House

ARIZONA GRILL

Zamzama
20-C, 2nd Commercial Lane
Main Zamzama Boulevard
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-583-0351
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135830351

Bahadurabad
#5, Ground Floor, Iqbal Arcade
Main Shaheed-e-Millat Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-438-2055, 3-438-2056
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134382055

COPPER KETTLE

Zamzama
6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-587-8887
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135878887

Gulshan
CK2, Plot # P.P.14, Sir Shah Soleman Road
Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-482-7571
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134827571

GUN SMOKE
10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-536-2283
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135362283

JASON'S STEAKHOUSE
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-5021
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

Thai

BAAN THAI
23-C, 2nd, Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-586-9084, 3-586-9085
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135869084

FUCHSIA
E-23, 2nd Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-536-3944, 3-536-3948
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135363944

ROYAL ELEPHANT
Pearl Continental Hotel
Club Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-568-5021
UAN: 111-505-505
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

SAWADIKA
29-C, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz
Phase 6, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-535-0771, 3-535-0772
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 021111505505

Others

ARIZONA GRILL & EXPRESS
Shop #2, Marine Pride
Block 7, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-581-0630, 3-581-0631
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135810630

SUBWAY

Zamzama
15-C, 4th Commercial Lane
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-586-8852, 3-586-8907
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135868852

Khayaban-e-Shahbaz
Main Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Shahbaz Commercial
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-535-0201, 3-535-0202
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135350201

Nursery
Shop #9, Shaheen Tower, Shahrah-e-Faisal
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-455-2462, 3-455-2465
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134552462

M. Ali Society
Shop #14-15, Sky Garden Building
Tipu Sultan Road
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-439-0357, 3-439-0358
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134390357

Boat Basin
Shop #39, Hasho Terrace
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-581-0501, 3-581-0502
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135810501

Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Sapna Castle
Block 5, Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-201-8890
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02135810630

Bahadurabad
Shop #2, Al-Haram Tower 1, Alamgir Road
B.M.C.H.S., Bahadurabad
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 3-489-2818, 3-489-2819
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02134892818

Downtown
Badri Building
I.I. Chundrigar Road
Tel: (92-21) 3-241-4180
DIAL ON YOUR MOBILE: 02132414180

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Karachi

Karachi (help·info) (Urdu: کراچی, Sindhi: ڪراچي कराची) is the largest city, main seaport and the financial capital of Pakistan, and the capital of the province of Sindh. With a city population of 15.5 million, Karachi is one of the world's largest cities,^[4] 13th largest urban agglomeration^[5], the 20th largest metropolitan area in the world,^[6] and the 2nd largest city within the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. It is Pakistan's premier centre of banking, industry, and trade. Karachi is home to Pakistan's largest corporations, including those that are involved in textiles, shipping, automotive industry, entertainment, the arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research. The city is a major hub of higher education in South Asia and the wider Islamic world.^[7] Karachi is ranked as a Beta world city.^[8][9]

Karachi enjoys its prominent position because of its geographical location on a bay, making it the financial capital of the country. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It was the original capital of Pakistan until the construction of Islamabad and is the location of the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim, one of the region's largest and busiest ports. After the partition of India and the independence of Pakistan, the city's population increased dramatically when hundreds of thousands of migrants from India, East Pakistan (later Bangladesh) and other parts of South Asia came to settle in the city.

Karachi city is spread over 3,530 km² (1,360 sq mi) in area, almost five times bigger than Singapore. It is locally known as the "City of Lights" (روشنین جو شهر) and "The bride of the cities" (عروس البلاد) for its liveliness, and the "City of the Quaid" (شهرِ قائد), having been the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah), the founder of Pakistan, who made the city his home after Pakistan's independence.

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Brief Fact About Pakistan

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Official Name:		Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Capital:		Islamabad.
Area:		796,096-sq. km. [Punjab 205,344; Sindh 140,914; Northwest Frontier Province 74,521; Balochistan 347,190; Federally Administered Tribal Areas 27,220 and Islamabad (Capital) 906 sq. km.]
Population:		130.60 million (1998 Census)
Ethnic Composition:		95% Muslims, 5% others
Per Capita Income:		US $ 460
Currency:		Pak. Rupee
Language:		Urdu (National language), English (Official)
Archaeological Sites:		Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehar Garh, and Takht Bahi
Major Cities:		Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad and Multan.

About Pakistan

A trip through Pakistan is a face to face encounter with a fascinating land that has withstood countless invasions and preserved the essence of its conquerors in the form of present day monuments and archaeological heritage.

See for yourself the excavated sites at Mohenjodaro and Taxila - seats of the ancient Indus Valley and Gandhara civilizations; the architectural monuments of the Moghuls; the Khyber Pass - the historic inlet to South Asia - or the ancient unchanging traditions of the Kafir Kalash of the Chitral Valley.

For those with an intrinsic love of mountains, Pakistan offers the unique pleasure of its northern mountain ranges, the Himalayas, the Hindukush and the Karakorams - a mountain wonderland unrivalled in the entire world with such formidable peaks as the K-2, the Nanga Parbat, the Rakaposhi, and the Trichmir. These ranges present an awesome challenge for those looking for trekking, mountaineering, angling, or jeep safaris. The resorts in these remote valleys make for an ideal summer get-away.

Fame of Karachi

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"The city of lights"

Karachi Emblem

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh. A native of Karachi is known as a Karachiite.

Satellite Karachi Image

Karachi is the financial and commercial hub of Pakistan. The city is located on the Arabian Sea, northwest of the mouths of the Indus River. With a population of about 12 million, Karachi is one of the most populous cities in the world.

St. Patrick Cathedral

Location
Karachi, located at latitude 24° 48´ N and longitude 66° 59´ E, is nicknamed "The City of Lights" in Pakistan. In a period of 50 years, Karachi has transformed itself from a small coastal village into a megapolitan city harboring a diverse mix of regional cultures. It is the business and technological hub of Pakistan. It has the highest literacy rate and the most prestigious educational institutions in the country. The Arabian Sea lies to the south, and the Malir and Indus Rivers to the east of the city. The Lyari River runs through the city's northern areas.

Geography and Demographics
Karachi is mostly made up of flat or rolling plains with hills on the western and northern boundaries of the urban sprawl. Two rivers pass through the city: the Malir River (north east to centre) and the Liyari River (north to south). Many other smaller rivers pass through the city as well with general drainage being from the western and northern areas towards the south. The Karachi harbour is a protected bay to the south west of the city. The harbour is protected from storms by Keamari Island, Manora Island and Oyster Rocks, which together block the greater part of the harbour entrance in the west. The southern limit of the city is the Arabian Sea and forms a chain of warm water beaches that are rich in natural beauty.

Climate
Karachi is located on the coast and as a result has a relatively mild climate. The level of precipitation is low for most of the year. However, due to the city's proximity to the sea, humidity levels usually remain high throughout the year. The city enjoys mild winters and very warm summers. Karachi also receives the tail end of the monsoon rains. July and November are the best time to visit Karachi.

History
The area that now consists of Karachi was originally a group of small villages including Kalachi-jo-Kun or just Kolachi and the fort of Manora. Any history of Karachi prior to the 19th century is sketchy. It is said that the city called Krokola from which one of Alexander the Great's admirals sailed at the end of his conquests was the same as Karachi. When Muhammad bin Qasim came to India in the year 712 he captured the city of Debul. It has been said that Debal was the ancestral village of present day Karachi. However, this has neither been proven or disproven.

It was in 1729 that Kolachi-jo-Goth was transformed from a fishing village to a trading post when it was selected as a port for trade with Muscat and Bahrain. In the following years a fort was built and cannons brought in from Muscat were mounted on it. The fort had two doorways, one facing the sea called the Khara Darwaza or Brackish Gate and one facing the River Lyari called the Meetha Darwaza or Sweet Gate. Currently, the site of those gates corresponds to the location of the neighbourhoods of Kharadar and Meethadar. In 1795 the city passed from the Khan of Kalat to the Talpur rulers of Sindh.

Karachi gained in position as port which led to its importance being recognised by the British, and consequently led to the conquering of the town on the 3rd of February 1839. Three years later, it was annexed into British India as a district. The British recognized the importance of Karachi as a natural harbor and port for the produce of the Indus basin, and the city was rapidly developed into a bustling port city. A famous quote about Karachi attributed to Charles Napier is "Would that I could come again to see you in your grandeur!". Napier's quote proved almost prophetic as it was under the British raj that Karachi would grow rapily as its harbour was developed. When the Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar declared the War of Independence in 1857, the 21st Native Infantry stationed in Karachi declared allegiance to the Emperor and joined the cause of the War on the 10th of September 1857. The uprising though, was defeated by the British who were able to quickly reassert their control over Karachi.

In 1876, the founder of Pakistan Muhammed Ali Jinnah was born in the city, and he would later be buried there. By this time Karachi was a developed city with railroads, churches, paved streets, courts and many commercial centres as well as a magnificent harbour built by the British. Many of the buildings were built in classical British colonial style, contrasting significantly with the "Mughal Gothic" of Lahore. Many of these old buildings exist today and provide interesting destinations for visitors.

Karachi continued to grow in size as well as importance due to its position as a major port. A railroad connected Karachi to the rest of British India in the 1880s. Population grew from 73,500 (1881), to 105,199 (1891), to 115,407 (1901) (Britannica 1911 ed.). In 1899 Karachi was said to be the largest wheat exporting port in the East (Feldman 1970:57). In 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi, Karachi became closer to being a Gateway to India. Karachi was declared the capital of the newly formed Sindh province in 1936, chosen over the traditional capital of Hyderabad.

In 1947, Karachi was made the capital of the new nation of Pakistan. At that time Karachi was a city of only 400,000 people, and its growth accelerated as a result of its new status. Being the capital, Karachi became a focal point for the new nation and this added to its status as a cultural centre in this part of the world. Although the capital later moved to Rawalpindi and then Islamabad, Karachi remains the economic centre of Pakistan, accounting for a large portion of the GNP of the nation and a large chunk of the nation's white collar workers.

In the last 20 years, Karachi has continued to grow, passing the ten million mark. The current economic boom in Pakistan has created a sudden growth spurt in Karachi as jobs and infrastructure projects are increasing with time.

Government
Hasan Square (city govt. offices)Karachi as a city is governed by the City District Government of Karachi (CDGK). The CDGK has an elected city council that looks after the working of the CDGK.

The city district of Karachi is divided into eighteen towns each with its own council and Nazim. These towns are:

Baldia
Bin Qasim
Gadap
Gulberg
Gulshan
Jamshed
Kemari
Korangi
Landhi
Liaquatabad
Lyari
Malir
New Karachi
North Nazimabad
Orangi
Saddar
Shah Faisal
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The current city government format was introduced in the year 2000.

Demographics
The population of Karachi according to the official census results:

1856 : 56,875
1872 : 56,753
1881 : 73,560
1891 : 105,199
1901 : 136,297
1911 : 186,771
1921 : 244,162
1931 : 300,799
1941 : 435,887
1951 : 1,068,459
1961 : 1,912,598
1972 : 3,426,310
1981 : 5,208,132
1998 : 9,269,265 (Metro. 10.2 million)
2005 (estimated) 14 mn.

Karachi's current population is estimated to be about 15 million. A much larger figure than it was in 1947 (400,000). The city's population is currently growning at about 5% per year. Currently, Karachi is counted as one of the largest mega cities of the world.

The breakup of Karachi's population is as follows: Males form 53.7% of Karachiites. 37.6% of which are under the age of 15. 4.4% are older than 50. 22.1% of the city's population are migrants from other places.

According the census the linguistic breakup of the city is as follows. Urdu 48.52%; Punjabi 13.94%; Sindhi 7.22%; Pushto 11.42%; Balochi 4.34%; Seraiki 2.11%; Others 12.4%. The others include Gujarati, Brahui and Bengali.

According to the census the religious breakup of the city is as follows. Muslim 96.49%; Christian 2.35%; Hindu 0.83%; Qadiani 0.17%; Others 0.13%. The others include Parsis and Buddhists.

Economy
II Chundrigar RoadKarachi is the financial capital of Pakistan. It accounts for the lion's share of Pakistan's GDP. The city is said to contribute about 70 percent of the national revenues. It is also home to the largest stock exchange of Pakistan: the Karachi Stock Exchange. Karachi Stock Exchange was the best performing stock market in the world in early 2005. This boost helped Pakistan achieve its ambitious goal of over 8% GDP growth which is highest in Asia after China. Most Pakistani banks have their headquarters in Karachi. Most of these are located on the I.I.Chundrigar Road. The headquarters of nearly all the MNCs (multi-national companies) based in Pakistan are in Karachi. Most Pakistani corporations are headquartered in Karachi as well.

The recent trend of outsourcing and call centers setup is also visible in Karachi as well. Call Centers for foreign companies are created everyday. Pakistan is also betting on the Software Export market. The government has reduced tax by as much as 80% (compared to India and China) to lure foreign investments in the IT sector. Each year atleast 2000 IT students graduate from the NED University of Engineering and Technology, NUST FAST, and Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, the best IT institutions in Karachi among many other small ones.

A large expo center has also been set up in Karachi and is now available to host many regional and International exhibitions.

Karachi also has a huge industrial base. There are large industrial estates on most of the fringes of the main city. The main industries are textiles, pharmaceuticals, steel, and automobiles. Apart from this there are many cottage industries in the city as well. Karachi is also known as software outsourcing hub of Pakistan.

Currently, the Karachi Port is the only large port in Pakistan, and is central to all shipping in Pakistan. The airport of Karachi, Quaid-e-Azam International Airport is also the largest airport in Pakistan and the hub of most airlines. For years it served as the gateway to Asia with all major airlines operating from the Airport. The airport serves a potential to act as the major logistic hub for the sub-continent.

Karachi Port Trust

World's tallest fountain

Karachi is the nerve centre of Pakistan's economy. The economic stagnation due to ethnic strife in the 80s & 90s led to mass efflux of industry from Karachi but led to the economic stagnation of the country despite a revival and economic boom in the up country. Has a well developed Free Zone with growth rate of nearly 15% year on year.

In the early 1960s, Karachi was seen as a model of economic development around the world, and there was much praise for the way its economy was progressing. Many countries sought to emulate Pakistan's economic planning strategy and one of them, South Korea, copied its Second Five Year Plan, 1960-65, not just that, World financial center in Seoul was designed and modelled after Karachi. And while in the early 1960s the per capita income of Pakistan was more or equal to Korea, the latter ended up among the more developed of the developing countries, with a GDP per capita greater than $8,000 today.

Jinnah Terminal

Transportation
Kemari flyoverThe city has a modern international airport called the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, the premier portal and Pakistan's busiest airport. The city's old airport terminals are now used for Hajj flights, cargo facilities, and ceremonial visits from heads of state. U.S. Coalition forces used the old terminals for their logistic supply operations as well. Apart from this, the city also has two other airstrips used primarily by the armed forces.

Sharah-e-Faisal

Karachi also has the current largest shipping port in Pakistan. This sea-port has modern facilities and not only handles trade for Pakistan, but also serves as a port for Afghanistan and the land-locked Central Asian countries. Karachi port is not used for passenger traffic as a regular service.

Karachi is linked via railway to the rest of the country. The Karachi City Station and Karachi Cantt Station are the city's two major railway stations. This railway system handles a large amount of freight to and from the Karachi port apart from providing passenger services to people travelling up country. Karachi also has a circular railway system that is planned to be extended to play a part in the city's mass transit.

Currently, commuter traffic is handled primarily by motorists and minibuses, but there are plans to construct a light-rail based mass transit system in the city to decongest the roads and provide quick service to commuters.

Institutes
Aga Khan University hospitalKarachi has the highest literacy rate, and the highest number of universities and colleges, of any of Pakistan's other cities. The city is well-known for its young student population, who flock from all parts of Pakistan and different parts of the world. Most universities of Karachi are considered to be the premier educational institutions of Pakistan and the World, and hence the admission process is intensely competitive with only the brightest and talented making their way into Aga Khan University, University of Karachi, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Institude of Business Administration, Textile Institute Of Pakistan,Mohammad Ali Jinnah University,IBM, Dow University of Health Sciences, N.E.D. University and Dawood College of Engineering.

Sites of interest

General

Mazar-e-Quaid (Mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan- Muhammad Ali Jinnah)
Koocha-e-Saqafat (National Arts Council)
Mohatta Palace Museum
Masjid e Tooba (A large domed mosque)
I.I. Chundrigar Road (Karachi's "Wall street")
Aga Khan Hospital (for its modernist Islamic architecture)
Teen Talwar (Three Swords) Monument

Beaches and Waterfront

Clifton Sea View seafront
Hawkesbay Beach (breeding ground for endangered turtles)
Paradise Point (a rock promontory in the sea with a natural arch)
Sandspit Beach
French Beach
Russian Beach
Fishing and Crabbing on Keamari and Manora
Creek Club Karachi (offers boating in the creek areas)
Clifton Pavilion and the Jehangir Kothari Parade
Clifton Beach Park
Port Fountain Jet (600ft high pressure water fountain)
Defence Golf Club
Park Towers Shopping Mall
Zamzama Commercial Area (famous for its designer outlets and cafes)
World Wildlife Centre
Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazar (mausoleum of Karachi's sufi saint)
Ibn-e-Qasim Park

Museums

Mazar-e-Quaid Museum
Mohatta Palace Museum
Pakistan Air Force Museum
Pakistan Maritime Museum
National Museum of Pakistan
Karachi Expo Centre

Colonial Buildings

Mereweather Tower
Frere Hall
Governor's House
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Joseph's Convent
St. Anthony's Church
Trinity Church
Sindh High Court
Former Victoria Museum (later used by the Supreme Court)
Sindh Club
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building
Hindu Gymkhana (now NAPA)
Empress Market
D.J. College

Islands

Clifton Oyster Rocks
Manora Island
Bundle Island
Bhit Shah
Shah Bandar
Churna Island (Naval gunnery site, as well as Pakistan's only coral reefs)

Amusement Parks

PIA Planetariam
Aladin Park
Sindbad
Hill Park
Safari Park
Karachi Zoo
Cosy Water Park
Samzu Park
Fun Land
Play Land
Fiesta park

Food

Bahadurabad
Burns Road
Hyderabad Colony

The Mohatta Palace Museum
French beach, KarachiThe Clifton beach in Karachi is one of the longest city beaches in the world. Althought it suffered a recent oil spill disaster, the beach has been cleaned and has floodlights installed for night-time visitors. There are also a lot of other excellent beaches near the city such as Sandspit, Hawke's Bay, the French Beach, Russian beach and Paradise Point (a sandstone rock promotory with a natural arch) that are frequented by visitors. The imagery is colorful, wholesome, and teeming with flocks of people on weekends.

Mohatta Palace

Park Towers
Karachi is scattered with a lot of big and small markets. Karachities are avid shoppers which can be seen from the crowds of people these markets attract every evening. Tariq Road is one the most famous market areas in the city. You can find all sorts of clothing, garments, and beautiful fabrics over here apart from a number of other items. The Saddar area in downtown Karachi is also home to countless big and small markets dealing from everyday household items to clothing and fabrics to electronics. The Empress Market is a large victorian era market, which is home to wholesellers of spices and other items. Karachi also has a number of large modern malls, of which the Park Towers, The Forum, Millenium mall and Dolmen Mall are notables.

Future
Currently, President Musharraf has launched the Tameer-e-Karachi (Build Karachi) program that included construction of a lot of bridges, flyovers, and bypasses, as well as other major projects to correct the city's infrastructure problems. The outgoing City government had signed a memorandum in the year 2005 with a foreign company to construct a 14 kilometers long track of magnetic train.

Karachi is a city with a cool breeze because of its location close to the Arabian Sea, which is why the pollution levels in the city are not very high.

Sea View