<\/span><\/h3>\nThe city’s history goes back to Alexander the Great, who used the region as a camp and made a fleet to travel Babylonia. <\/span>Arab invader Muhammad Bin Qasim came with the Arab army and occupied Karachi’s region in 712 AD. The people of the region were converted to the religion of Islam in his era as they were inspired by the Arabian invader’s faithfulness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Mughal Ruler<\/span><\/h3>\nMughal Rulers had also ruled the region till 1857 while fighting with Sikhs in the period. Sikh Emperor took hold of the district for many years in the mid of Mughal Empire. Muslims faced many restrictions in the Sikh rule. <\/span>British Raj took hold of the region in 1857 and used Karachi’s seaport for their trade purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Capital of Sindh<\/span><\/h3>\nThey exploited the natural resources of Pakistan and exported it through the seaport of the city. <\/span>In 1840 century, Karachi was made the capital of Sindh. Under British rule, the city was connected with India through the railway line, in 1878. Karachi’s port was used for trade purpose by British traders, and the economy of the subcontinent was exported outside the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Founder of Pakistan<\/span><\/h3>\nThe founder of Pakistan, Quaid -e- Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi, in 1876. Following by Independence of Pakistan, Karachi was made the capital of Pakistan. The capital was moved to Islamabad in 1960 century. Pakistan Army was deployed in Karachi due to political and ethnic violence, in 1990.<\/span><\/p>\nThe people call Karachi \u201cThe City of Lights\u201d and \u201cThe City that Never Sleeps\u201d. (The old name of this city was Debal)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Administration<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe city is divided into seven districts which are as follow:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Karachi East District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi West District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Korangi District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi South District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Central District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kemari District<\/span><\/li>\n
- Malir District<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Production<\/span><\/h2>\nKarachi is the centre of Pakistan\u2019s premier industry and finance and collects one-third of Pakistan’s tax revenue. The production of the city is estimated at 114 billion dollars and produces 20 per cent of Pakistan GDP. The industrial output of Karachi is approximately 30 per cent of the whole country.<\/span><\/p>\nIt has the largest stock exchange industry of Pakistan producing, 15 per cent of Pakistan\u2019s budget. The region is now a centre for China Pakistan Economic Corridor, which will help raise Pakistan’s economy. The project contains roads that will help connect Pakistan with other countries such as Arab countries and Africa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Climate<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe climate is hot and mild with rainfall with 250mm. The temperature in summer varies from 30 degrees centigrade to 44 degrees centigrade. The region’s recorded highest temperature is 48 Degrees Centigrade, while the lowest recorded temperature is 0 Degree Centigrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span>Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe lifestyle and culture of the people are different from all other regions due to the people who are from different ethnic and cultural groups. The city’s culture is a diverse one, and it is considered the centre of international business. It<\/span>\u00a0also has many cultural institutions which include the National Academy of Performing Arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Festivals<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nMany festivals are celebrated in this city among which some are as follow;<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Sindh Sea Festival<\/span><\/li>\n
- Art Council<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dolphin Show<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Classic Car Show<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kara International Film Festival<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Literature Festival<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Fashion Week<\/span><\/li>\n
- All Pakistan Music Conference<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Photo Walk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Religion<\/span><\/h2>\nThe city is a religiously, ethnically and linguistically diverse city containing different religious and ethical groups and is one of Pakistan’s cosmopolitan cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Transportation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>By Air<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nJinnah International Airport, Karachi, is considered to be the largest airport of Pakistan. It has a connection with many other international hubs such as Dubai, New York, Toronto, Tokyo and London. The airport is also providing a connection to the other major cities of Pakistan.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is also a hub for the national carrier of Pakistan (PIA) which flies to international cities such as Tokyo, Amman, Riyadh, Bangkok, Jeddah, Muscat, Kuwait Al Ain, Kuwait, Hong Kong. Moreover, the countries include Dhaka, Mumbai, Kathmandu, Chicago, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Birmingham, Paris, Sharjah, Kabul, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, New York, Istanbul, London, Toronto and many other countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>By Road<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe city is connected with all of the major cities of Pakistan, through National Highways. Minor roads also provide a connection to the towns and another region of this city. The people are facilitated by different bus, taxi and rickshaw services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>By Train<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIt has a railway connection with all major cities of Pakistan, including Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Hyderabad, Gujranwala, and Multan Quetta and Faisalabad.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>By Sea<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nKarachi port is the largest port of Pakistan and connects the worldwide ports, i.e. Gulf Ports, and provide services for shipping goods to all parts of the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Industries<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe region has many flour mills, sugar mills, ghee mills, steel mills, car manufacturing companies, power generation units and many, drug and pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing units and different fertilizer companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Karachi Postal Code and Area Code<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nPostal codes of Major areas are as follow;<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Karachi City: 74000<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Saddar: 74400<\/span><\/li>\n
- Defense Housing Society: 75500<\/span><\/li>\n
- Karachi Cantonment: 75530<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lyari: 75660<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Area Code:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>+92 21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span>Education<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nProminent educational institutions of Karachi include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- University of Karachi<\/span><\/li>\n
- Institute of Business Administration<\/span><\/li>\n