 | Karachi Today "You will yet be the glory of the East; would that I could come again, Karachi, to see you in your grandeur" - Sir Charles Napier. These were the historical words by one of the earliest British officials visiting Karachi. He could foresee what this small, illiterate but lively community of fishermen would one day become. Today, Karachi has achieved the status of being the largest and most developed city of Pakistan. Whether it is being the economic and financial hub of the country, or being the major |
 | Karachi back then
Karachi is a city which has attracted settlers from a very early time. Its roots lie in the Indus Valley Civilization which flourished on the banks of the mighty River Indus and its delta, which passes through Karachi and the adjoining areas.
During the 6th century BC, Persian conquerors settled in the region where Karachi exists today . Alexander the Great captured the region in 326 BC, and founded cities along the River Indus, some of which exist even today. Karachi was known as 'Barbarikon' during the Indo-Greek period. When the Greeks left, the region fell to the |
 | Sheraton Karachi Hotel It is one of the few hotels in Pakistan that is internationally managed. Five-star, expensive, and l |  | Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi This is another of the few five star hotels in Karachi and is located across the road from Sheraton |
 | Marriott The Marriott is located right across the magnificent Frere Hall in the very heart of Karachi. It is |  | Avari Towers Karachi 5 star landmark hotel located in the heart of Karachi. With an outstanding choice of accommodations, |
 | Carlton Hotel
The Carlton Hotel is one of the few grand hotels located away from the city c |  | Regent Plaza Unlike the other major hotels of Karachi that are located in the busy Saddar district and adjoining |
 | Park Towers
Large, ideally located, and centrally air-conditioned, this is one of the ult |  | Zamzama Boulevard
A very expensive shopping neighborhood, but worth a visit if you're not short |
 | The Forum Another one of the few lavish, centrally air-coditioned malls in Karachi.Lots of designer gear, and |  | Designer Outlets (men) List of all available famous designer in Karachi. Address may change without notice. AIJAZZ< |
 | Designer Outlets (women) Karachi is famous for its fabulous women clothing. List are famous outlets for women clothing. K |  | ARY Cash And Carry Super Market Chain of department stores selling branded products at quite moderate prices. Has Card schemes, usin |
 | Pakistan Day-23 March
23rd March 1940 was the day that the Pakistan Declaration was proclaimed to t |  | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th R.Awwal) This day is celebrated to mark the birth date of the Holy Prophet of Islam. It has become very popul |
 | Christmas (25th December) Christmas in Karachi is celebrated with much zest given the very small amount of Christian populatio |  | National Day of Pakistan (14th August) The most important festival of Pakistan, the National Day, stirs in every citizen’s heart a feelin |
 | Eid-ul-Fitr (1,2,3 Shawwal) This is the most important religious festival in Karachi, and all throughout the Muslim world. After |  | Expo Center Exhibitions
About a decade back, all the Expo Center hosted was trade promotion fairs and |
 | Largess Restaurant (Pakistani) Ideal spot for small formal gatherings of colleagues, with a soothing musical ambience and good food |  | Café Flo (French)
This is one of the few French outlets you will find around Karachi. It is run |
 | Food Center (Local) Undoubtedly one of the best local restaurants in town. Specializes in biryani. Pretty inexpensive, s |  | La Rosh Restaurant (BBQ, local dishes) Situated ideally by a very wide yet relatively quiet and uncrowded road. The best thing, if not the |
 | Copper Kettle (Pakistani/Chinese/fast food) Copper Kettle has become a popular hangout for young Karachiites. Its mouthwatering Pakistani dishes |  | Dunkin Donuts (Fast food)
The specialty, as the name suggests, are the doughnuts. Each kind of doughnut |
 | Fast Facts Location |
