2. GeographyGeography
City occupies an areaCity occupies an area
of over 3000 km².of over 3000 km².
Karachi is mostlyKarachi is mostly
made up of flat ormade up of flat or
rolling plains.rolling plains.
Two rivers passTwo rivers pass
through the city.through the city.
The southern limit ofThe southern limit of
the city is the Arabianthe city is the Arabian
Sea.Sea.
Location of Karachi Geographically
3. ClimateClimate
Karachi is located on the coast .Karachi is located on the coast .
Karachi has a relatively mild climateKarachi has a relatively mild climate
Humidity levels usually remain high .Humidity levels usually remain high .
Karachi also receives the tail end of the monsoonKarachi also receives the tail end of the monsoon
rains.rains.
4. Population of KarachiPopulation of Karachi
1856 : 56,8751856 : 56,875
1872 : 56,7531872 : 56,753
1881 : 73,5601881 : 73,560
1891 : 105,1991891 : 105,199
1901 : 136,2971901 : 136,297
1911 : 186,7711911 : 186,771
1921 : 244,1621921 : 244,162
1931 : 300,7991931 : 300,799
1941 : 435,8871941 : 435,887
1951 : 1,068,4591951 : 1,068,459
1961 : 1,912,5981961 : 1,912,598
1972 : 3,426,3101972 : 3,426,310
1981 : 5,208,1321981 : 5,208,132
1998 : 9,269,265 (Metro. 10.2 million)1998 : 9,269,265 (Metro. 10.2 million)
Karachi's current population is estimatedKarachi's current population is estimated
to be about 15 millionto be about 15 million
5. HistoryHistory
Origin of KarachiOrigin of Karachi
Karachi was as small fishing village knownKarachi was as small fishing village known
as Karachi-jo-Goth.as Karachi-jo-Goth.
Karachi began as a small fisherman villageKarachi began as a small fisherman village ..
In 1947 Pakistan was declared a separate state andIn 1947 Pakistan was declared a separate state and
Karachi was designated as the Capital of PakistanKarachi was designated as the Capital of Pakistan ..
It accommodated a huge influx of migrants to the newlyIt accommodated a huge influx of migrants to the newly
formed state, which made it expand at a rapid rate.formed state, which made it expand at a rapid rate.
6. British Era of development in KarachiBritish Era of development in Karachi
Karachi gained in position as port by the British on theKarachi gained in position as port by the British on the
3rd of February 1839.3rd of February 1839.
In 1942, it was annexed into British India as a district.In 1942, it was annexed into British India as a district.
A railroad was laid to connect Karachi the rest of BritishA railroad was laid to connect Karachi the rest of British
India in the 1880s.India in the 1880s.
In 1899 Karachi was said to be the largest wheatIn 1899 Karachi was said to be the largest wheat
exporting port in the East.exporting port in the East.
In 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi, KarachiIn 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi, Karachi
became closer to being a Gateway to India.became closer to being a Gateway to India.
7. The St. Patrick's Cathedral - built in 1845 by BritishThe St. Patrick's Cathedral - built in 1845 by British
View of the Karachi Port at ManoraView of the Karachi Port at Manora – in 1885– in 1885
British Era of development in KarachiBritish Era of development in Karachi
8. Government & Administrative DivisionGovernment & Administrative Division
• 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
•SITE
• Karachi as a city is governed by the City District Government of
Karachi (CDGK).
9. Revenue Engine of PakistanRevenue Engine of Pakistan
Karachi is the financial capital of Pakistan.Karachi is the financial capital of Pakistan.
Karachi is also home to the largest stock exchangeKarachi is also home to the largest stock exchange
of Pakistan.of Pakistan.
The headquarters of nearly all the Multi-nationalThe headquarters of nearly all the Multi-national
companies based in Pakistan are in Karachi.companies based in Pakistan are in Karachi.
Karachi accounts for the lion's share of Pakistan'sKarachi accounts for the lion's share of Pakistan's
GDPGDP
12. The newly constructed KPT Fountain at KarachiThe newly constructed KPT Fountain at Karachi
currently, the world's tallest fountaincurrently, the world's tallest fountain
13. night view of the world's tallest fountainnight view of the world's tallest fountain
14. Tomb of Founder of PakistanTomb of Founder of Pakistan
The Tomb of Founder of Pakistan,The Tomb of Founder of Pakistan,
Muhammad Ali JinnahMuhammad Ali Jinnah
15. Educational InstitutionsEducational Institutions
Karachi has the highestKarachi has the highest
literacy rate.literacy rate.
Karachi has the highestKarachi has the highest
number of universities andnumber of universities and
colleges.colleges.
Aga Khan University,Aga Khan University,
University, Institute ofUniversity, Institute of
Business AdministrationBusiness Administration
(IBA), Textile Institute Of(IBA), Textile Institute Of
Pakistan, Mohammad AliPakistan, Mohammad Ali
Jinnah University, DowJinnah University, Dow
University of Health Sciences,University of Health Sciences,
N.E.D. University, Institute ofN.E.D. University, Institute of
Business and ManagementBusiness and Management
(IBM) are the premier(IBM) are the premier
educational institutions ofeducational institutions of
PakistanPakistan
Textile Institute of Pakistan
16. Shopping ZoneShopping Zone
Tariq Road, Zamzama areTariq Road, Zamzama are
the most famous shoppingthe most famous shopping
areas in the city.areas in the city.
The Saddar area inThe Saddar area in
downtown Karachi is alsodowntown Karachi is also
home to countless large andhome to countless large and
small markets dealing fromsmall markets dealing from
everyday household items toeveryday household items to
clothing and fabrics toclothing and fabrics to
electronics. The Empresselectronics. The Empress
Market is a large VictorianMarket is a large Victorian
era market, which is homeera market, which is home
to wholesellers of spicesto wholesellers of spices
and other items.and other items.
Karachi also has a numberKarachi also has a number
of large modern mallsof large modern malls
• Park TowersPark Towers
• The ForumThe Forum
• Millenium mallMillenium mall
• Dolmen MallDolmen Mall
The Forum is one of the best malls in KarachiThe Forum is one of the best malls in Karachi
17. TransportationTransportation
Karachi is also known as theKarachi is also known as the
outsourcing hub of Pakistan.outsourcing hub of Pakistan.
It also has a rapidlyIt also has a rapidly
flourishing Free Zone havingflourishing Free Zone having
growth rate of nearly 15growth rate of nearly 15
percent per annum.percent per annum.
The Karachi Port is the onlyThe Karachi Port is the only
large port in Pakistan, and islarge port in Pakistan, and is
central to all shipping incentral to all shipping in
Pakistan.Pakistan.
The airport of Karachi, Quaid-The airport of Karachi, Quaid-
e-Azam International Airporte-Azam International Airport
is also the largest airport inis also the largest airport in
Pakistan. The airport isPakistan. The airport is
considered potential to act asconsidered potential to act as
the major logistic center forthe major logistic center for
the sub-continent.the sub-continent.
18. lifestylelifestyle
Everyday lifestyle of the people of Karachi differs fromEveryday lifestyle of the people of Karachi differs from
other town and cities.other town and cities.
The Karachi Culture is a blend of Middle Eastern,The Karachi Culture is a blend of Middle Eastern,
South Asian and Western cultures.South Asian and Western cultures.
The people of karachi spend major part of income ofThe people of karachi spend major part of income of
improving lifestyle.improving lifestyle.
19. SportsSports
National Stadium is the pride of Pakistani cricket fansNational Stadium is the pride of Pakistani cricket fans
as the Pakistani team has a remarkable record inas the Pakistani team has a remarkable record in
this arena.this arena.
20. Beaches & WaterfrontBeaches & Waterfront
Clifton Sea View seafrontClifton Sea View seafront
Hawkesbay BeachHawkesbay Beach
Paradise Point (a rockParadise Point (a rock
promontory in the sea withpromontory in the sea with
a natural arch)a natural arch)
Sandspit BeachSandspit Beach
French BeachFrench Beach
Russian BeachRussian Beach
Fishing and Crabbing onFishing and Crabbing on
Keamari and ManoraKeamari and Manora
Creek Club KarachiCreek Club Karachi
Clifton AquariumClifton Aquarium
Defence Golf ClubDefence Golf Club
Area 51Area 51
Wetland Centre at SandspitWetland Centre at Sandspit
French Beach
The Clifton beach
21. MuseumsMuseums
Mazar-e-Quaid MuseumMazar-e-Quaid Museum
Mohatta Palace MuseumMohatta Palace Museum
Pakistan Air Force MuseumPakistan Air Force Museum
Pakistan Maritime MuseumPakistan Maritime Museum
National Museum ofNational Museum of
PakistanPakistan
Mohatta Palace
PAF Museum
23. Amusement ParksAmusement Parks
PIA PlanetariumPIA Planetarium
Aladdin ParkAladdin Park
SindbadSindbad
Hill ParkHill Park
Safari ParkSafari Park
Karachi ZooKarachi Zoo
Cosy Water ParkCosy Water Park
Samzu ParkSamzu Park
Fun LandFun Land
Play LandPlay Land
Fiesta parkFiesta park
Aladdin Park
24. Issues of KarachiIssues of Karachi
Karachi being one of the most rapidly growing cities in theKarachi being one of the most rapidly growing cities in the
world faces problems that are central to many developingworld faces problems that are central to many developing
metropolises including overpopulation, overcrowding,metropolises including overpopulation, overcrowding,
traffic, terrorism and crime.traffic, terrorism and crime.
Karachi faces a very severe problem of excessive traffic.Karachi faces a very severe problem of excessive traffic.
According to official statistics, on an average annually 550According to official statistics, on an average annually 550
people are killed in road traffic accidents.people are killed in road traffic accidents.
Currently, President Musharraf has launched the Tameer-e-Currently, President Musharraf has launched the Tameer-e-
Karachi (Build Karachi) program that included constructionKarachi (Build Karachi) program that included construction
of a lot of bridges, flyovers, and bypasses, as well as otherof a lot of bridges, flyovers, and bypasses, as well as other
major projects to correct the city's infrastructure problems.major projects to correct the city's infrastructure problems.
25. Future of the CityFuture of the City
Twelve teams and over one hundred drivers vying for a win
in the first ever Formula One Go-Kart Grand Prix in Karachi , Pakistan
26. The Creek Vista towers project will be another addition inThe Creek Vista towers project will be another addition in
Karachi's high-riseKarachi's high-rise
Future of the CityFuture of the City
27. Future landmark of Karachi, The Port Tower,Future landmark of Karachi, The Port Tower,
Height: 450.0 m, The complex will consistHeight: 450.0 m, The complex will consist
of 2 towers. The tallest will have 40 floors.of 2 towers. The tallest will have 40 floors.
Future of the CityFuture of the City
