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Karachi, the largest city of Pakistan, is a historic and multicultural city, recognized for its iconic landmarks like Mazar-e-Quaid and Clifton Beach. With a diverse population of over 16 million people speaking numerous languages, it is a major financial hub and a blend of ancient architecture and modern innovation.
Karachi is the financial capital of Pakistan and the capital city of Sindh Province. The city has been much admired since British colonial times for its location and economic potential. Today, Karachi is the most populous city in the world and also a major seaport to the otherwise landlocked country of Pakistan. The love and admiration by the people of Karachi to Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is visible all over the city in different monuments, buildings and landmarks associated & named after this founding father of the nation. Karachi is also well known for its archaeological sites at Thatta, Mohenjo-Daro and Kot Diji. The city also knows how to bring together an immense historical past to the present and on to a bright, bright future by protecting its heritage for generations to come.
Karachi is best known for being the business hub of Pakistan and one of the most densely populated cities in the world with a diverse and multicultural population drawn to the opportunities for employment and business. See also Islamabad.
The first form of government was a conservancy board established in 1846 to control the spread of cholera in the city. The board became a municipal commission in 1852, and a municipal committee the following year. The City of Karachi Municipal Act of 1933 transformed the city administration into a municipal corporation with a mayor, a deputy mayor and 57 councilors. In 1948, the Federal Capital Territory of Pakistan was created, comprising approximately 2,103 km2 (812 sq mi) of Karachi and surrounding areas, but this was merged into the province of West Pakistan in 1961. However, the municipal corporation remained in existence and in 1976 became a metropolitan corporation, followed by the creation of zonal municipal committees, which lasted until 1994. Two years later the metropolitan area was divided into five districts, each with a municipal corporation.
In 2011, City District Government of Karachi has been de-merged into its five original constituent districts namely Karachi East, Karachi West, Karachi Central, Karachi South, and District Malir. These five districts form the Karachi Division now. The city administrator is Muhammad Hussain Syed and Municipal Commissioner of Karachi is Matanat Ali Khan. There are also six military cantonments which are administered by the Pakistan Army.
Karachi is the financial and industrial capital of Pakistan. As of 2019, Karachi had an estimated GDP (PPP) of $164 billion. As of 2008, the city's gross domestic product (GDP) by purchasing power parity (PPP) was estimated at $78 billion with a projected average growth rate of 5.5 percent. The city accounts for about half of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue, out of which, approximately half are customs duty and the sales tax on imports. Karachi produces about 30 percent of value added in large-scale manufacturing, 20% of the GDP, the World Bank identified Karachi as the most business-friendly city in Pakistan. In 2010, research by the global human resources company Mercer found Karachi to be the most inexpensive city in the world.
A substantial chunk of Sindh’s GDP, around 95% is attributed to Karachi (the GDP of Sindh as a percentage of Pakistan’s total GDP has traditionally hovered around 25%/30%). Karachi’s GDP is around 20% of the total GDP of Pakistan. A PricewaterhouseCoopers study released in 2009, which surveyed the 2008 GDP of the top cities in the world, calculated Karachi’s GDP (PPP) to be $191 billion as of 2014It confirmed Karachi’s status as Pakistan’s largest economy, well ahead of the next two biggest cities Lahore and Faisalabad, which had a reported GDP (PPP) in 2008 of $40 billion and $14 billion, respectively. (projected to be $193 billion in 2025 at a growth rate of 5.5%).Karachi's high GDP is based on its large industrial base, with a high dependency also on the financial services sector. Textiles, cement, steel, heavy machinery, chemicals, food, banking, and insurance are the major industrial sectors contributing to Karachi's GDP.
Karachi is a metropolitan city also known as the city of lights. It is Pakistan’s hub of trade and economic activity and is also home to the country’s largest companies involved in shipping, textiles, automotive industry, entertainment, fashion, advertising, software development, and medical research. Karachi contributes 50 percent of exports, 65 percent revenue and also provides employment to people from all over the country.
The World Bank committed $652 million through three projects to strengthen institutions, municipal services, and infrastructure in Karachi. The projects will focus on urban management, public transport, and safe water and sanitation to enhance Karachi’s livability and competitiveness. This builds on findings of the Karachi Transformative Strategy, which estimates the infrastructure needs of $9-10 billion for the city. The three projects and the ongoing Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project will help reduce this resource gap and help the city meet the needs of its women and men.
Karachi has been the pioneer in cable networking in Pakistan with the most sophisticated of the cable networks of any city of Pakistan and has seen an expansion of information and communications technology and electronic media. The city has become a software outsourcing hub for Pakistan.[citation needed] Several independent television and radio stations are based in Karachi, including Business Plus, AAJ News, Geo TV, KTN, Sindh TV, CNBC Pakistan, TV ONE, Express TV, ARY Digital, Indus Television Network, Samaa TV, Abb Takk News, Bol TV, and Dawn News, as well as several local stations.
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Southern Pakistan tour with its beginning in Karachi you'll have a chance to explore one of Pakistan's most exciting and historic cities of present day Pakistan,a landscape filled with World Heritage sites along the route,Sufi mausoleums,Forts,Deserts,It starts with UNESCO sites of Chukhandi ,Makli Necropolis and Shah Jehan Mosque in Thatta,visit to famous shrines of Sindh then visit the world heritage site of Mohenjo daro,the largest city of Indus Valley Civilization,the journey continues in the cholistan desert to magistic derawar fort and UNESCO heritage site of Bibi Jawindi at Uch shareef,then entering in the city of Sufi's and shrines Multan The Journey ends at the royal mughal city of Lahore with its vibrant urban setting along with its most famous mughal architecture makes this tour exciting,We take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you.utilizing best of the tour guides with in depth knowledge along with best of accommodation and transport
This tour is offering diversify culture of Pakistani people from Arabian sea to North pole of Pakistan where traveler constantly enjoy the tour's taste. Meeting local people, local communities living life particularly in the backward areas traditional and colorful Bazars, Deserts to Lush Green Fields, world's oldest civilizations (2500 BCE to 3500 BCE) to most modern societies, luxurious tourism, oldest archaeological site to most modern cities, most oldest cultures, Heritage natural sources and touching religious history of all Shires and sure different local and tropical foods of each city in Pakistan.
Lets do Something different, Welcome to the city of lights. We will make sure to show you how beautiful our city is. Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in Pakistan, and fifth-most-populous city proper in the world. Ranked as a beta-global city, the city is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre.It is the cultural, economic, philanthropic, educational, and political hub of the country, and Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city. Situated on the Arabian Sea, Karachi serves as a transport hub, and is home to Pakistan's two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport.
NOTE: Interaction with local family is optional and can be arrange when family approves. Visit The Mohatta Palace, A museum located in Karachi. Designed by Agha Ahmed Hussain, the palace was built in 1927 Visit Zainab market, while Karachi may not have anything to rival London’s Portobello market, there are antiques available if you know where to look. Antiques here can range from massive old carved wooden doors and gates to antique glass and tiles. You can find some wonderful old wooden chests, carved or in plain teak. The food street, Burns Road has for decades, been the heart of Pakistan’s metropolitan city when it comes to delicious and aromatic food. You probably would not find hip burger-joints or pizza franchises there, but what you will get is class A quality desi food items, which are unparalleled in taste throughout Pakistan.
We are ready to make the most of your day. At 0900 hrs arrival in Chaukhandi tombs, The Chaukhandi tombs are remarkable for the elaborate and exquisite carving. Afterwards proceed to Bhambore, (approx. 01 ½ hrs drive). Arrival in Bhambore at 1200 hrs approx. Bhambore has the ruins of an ancient port city of Debal from the 7th century located at the base of river Indus. Lunch will served at Pakistani restaurant. Continue visit of Makli, (approx. 01 hr drive). Makli is one of the largest necropolises in the world, with a diameter of approximately 8 kilometers. Visit Shah Jahan Mosque. Tea at Keenjhar Lake, It is the second largest fresh water lake in Pakistan. Free Photo Session during the tour. Lunch is Included in the tour (Pakistani Meal Menu)
Enjoy food, culture, and history in one serving! Explore one of Karachi's oldest neighborhood)s and get a taste of authentic street food. From chicken Nalli Biryani (bone marrow) to fish katakat and savory Matka Kulfi, this delicious food tour is full of tasty flavors and general culture.
Explore the Old town of Karachi to experience the History and heritage from both Pre-Colonial and Post-Colonial eras. Emmarce yourself in the alleyways of the old town with historic buildings that were constructed in an Indo-Gothic style during the British Raj from 1843-1947 AD. Old town of Karachi is one the earliest planed town of Karachi City mainly developed by the British-India Govt at that time and private investors. The town offers glimpse of the past and present at the same time, the tour is centered around the heritage buildings and visit to the church and Quid e Azam's (founder of Pakistan) Museum.
