Karachi is a city that has a large variety of places
to go and things to do. In every part of the city there is some club or
organization. No matter where you are, you can be guaranteed a good
time. However in order to find these places and things to do you have to
know where to look.
KARACHI PLACES
Karachi is a city that has a large variety of places
to go and things to do. In every part of the city there is some club or
organization. No matter where you are, you can be guaranteed a good
time. However in order to find these places and things to do you have to
know where to look. Below are a list of the best places to go in
Karachi.
KARACHI CLUBS
Most of the social and athletic clubs allow
foreigners to join on a temporary or non-voting basis, but a sponsor is
necessary for membership. As liquor is prohibited in public places and
Pakistani private clubs, home entertaining has become the most common
from of socialising. However, clubs are still used for sports, business entertaining and other social
gatherings.
U.K.A.P. (The United Kingdom Association of Pakistan)
American Consulate
Employee's Association
Opened in 1984, this social club is run by the
American Consulate. It is open for U.S. citizens and their dependants
assigned to Pakistan by International Companies and Organisations and
the Third Country Nationals. A Guest Member has to be sponsored by two
ACEAK members, of which one has to be a Full Member (Consulate employee). The dining room serves a
varied menu including American specialities. There are regular dart
nights at the Club when guest teams are invited and occasional special
events for members. Contact the manager for details.
DHA Syed Saeed Meer Sports Academy/Club
This facility offers tennis and squash courts, with
professional coaches. The luxury swimming pool is open to members and
guests. Swimming lessons are offered for children with expert
supervision and guidance by the staff.
Karachi Boat Club
New Queens Road; offers sculling and dining on the
patio or in the air-conditioned dining room. There is also a room for
private parties. It is set amid beautiful gardens on the water.
Karachi Yacht Club
Bunker Island is primarily for sailing and racing
although some landlubbers join to enjoy the social activities which
include barbecues, moonlight sails, and sailing picnics. Launches run
regularly to the island Thursday through Saturday, other days special
arrangements need to be made. Meals are served in a very informal
atmosphere.
Sind Club
Located on Abdullah Haroon Road, it offers tennis,
squash, billiards, and has a swimming pool, dining room, and excellent library. Set in lovely gardens,
and favoured for business entertaining, it provides residential and transient accommodation for adults
only. There is a strict membership criteria and members are not allowed
to take a male guest to the pool.
The Caledonian Society, Karachi
This society was formed to promote fellowship among
Scots in Karachi. Although ordinary membership is restricted to persons
with at least 25% Scottish heritage (i.e. a Scottish Grandparent),
persons of other nationalities are welcome to join as Associate members.
Regular weekly Scottish dance practices take place (except during the
summer). Two events are held each year, the main one being the
Caledonian Ball at the end of November (to celebrate St. Andrew's Day). A
piper and haggis are usually flown in from Scotland for the occasion. A
Bums Night is held at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of
Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. Contact details can be
obtained from the BWA.
U.K.A.P. (The United Kingdom Association of Pakistan)
Membership is open to all British citizens who have
registered at the British Deputy High Commission. Membership forms and
contact details are furnished at the time of registration. Monthly
activities are held including games nights and there are occasional
weekend trips.
KARACHI CINEMA AND
THEATER
Cinema
Location
Phone Number
BAMBINO
Bambino Chambers, Garden Raod,
7729315
CAPRI
M. A. Jinnah Road,
7219904
LYRIC
70,Agha Khan 3rd Road,
7727275
NISHAT
M. A. Jinnah Road,
7210535
NASHEMAN
Opp. M. A. Jinnah Road,
PRINCE
M. A. Jinnah Road,
7124738
RITZ THEATRE
36-37, National Square, Khayaban-e-Jami, Clifton
5864297
KARACHI BEACHES
Karachi is well known for it’s beaches, and
rightfully so. Our beaches are fabulously beautiful, and there is
nothing better than a day at the beach.
Clifton Beach
French Beach
Hawks Bay
Sand Spit
Paradise Point
CLIFTON BEACH
This is the most visited as it is the only beach that
is in the immediate city, close that is. All the other ones are farther
away. Although it is quite polluted, it is still beautiful, and is a
nice place to go, for a peaceful walk on the beach.
FRENCH BEACH
This is the finest beach in Karachi. The water is
clean and the air is crisp. There are gorgeous rocks embedded in the
ocean. The waves splashing against them is quite a lovely sight. Right
down the road from there is Paradise Point, that sports a marvelous view
of the ocean from a eroded hill. A great place to go for a mixture of
beauty and excitement!
HAWKS BAY
A wonderfully sunny and sandy beach. The water is
clean and if you need a tan, it is the beach to go to. The huts allow
total privacy and the view is magnificent. If you dont owna hut no
matter, they have huts for rent. It is definitely worth it. It is a non
rocky area portion of our coast so it is the best beach to take the
family. A must see in Karachi.
SAND SPIT
Quite near
hawksbay, it is pretty much the same. A
good place for turtle watching and a good view!! Completely unpolluted
and positively beautiful. If you go at night there are turtles all over
the place. If you are careful, you might even get a ride on one of them.
PARADISE POINT
Almost at the limit of the Sindh province, Paradise
point lives up well to it's name. It is afairly rocky region, so no
swimming can be done there, never the less it has a lot f other things
going for it. The fact that the water is very clear and you can see to
the bottom of the rocky pools there is just one of them. A caution
though. Because it is so rocky it can also be dangerous so be careful if
you are heading down there.
KARACHI GARDEN
& PARK
There are a lot of Gardens and Parks located in different areas of
Karachi.
Gandhi Garden
Burns Garden
Hill Park
Aziz Bhatti Park
Safari Park
GANDHI GARDEN
In 1843 this piece of land was acquired by the
Government and a vegetable farm was developed to meet the needs of the
citizens. The work was completed under the supervision of Major
Blenching during the period of Sir Charles Napier. Major Blenching and
Mr. Mcleod also established a Dairy Farm on this piece of land. The
irrigation of this farm was arranged from Malir River.
In 1869 this piece of land was handed over to the
Municipal Committee for converting it into a Public garden. The plan and
the design of the garden was prepared by Mr. Birdwood. Bery soon it was
opened for public. In 1893 a Zoo was also constructed in the garden. The
design of the Zoological Garden was prepared by Mr. Bird with the help
of Mr. James Strachan and Mr. Flinch.
1960-61 the Municipal Corporation constructed a
double storied market around the boundary of the park. Shops on the
ground floor and offices on the first floor were constructed to generate
income for the garden. This market has affected the beauty of the park
and the traffic pressure has also increased in this area.
BURNS GARDEN
To pay tributes to the services of Dr. Burns this
garden was named after him. This garden is located on Court Road
adjacent to Sindh College. There is no recovered available regarding Dr.
Burns as to what his services were and why this garden was named after
him.
HILL PARK
Hill Park is situated on a hilltop in
P.E.C.H.S. It
is a beautiful park with many amusement spots. Daily Hundreds of people
and specially families visit this park.
AZIZ BHATTI PARK
This spacious and lush green park is situated in Gulshan-e-Iqbal near
Urdu College.
SAFARI PARK
This park is situated in
Gulistan-e-Jauhar, which is
a new residential scheme. There are plans to convert it into a proper
Safari Park but till now it has only few species of deers, birds and
ducks.
KARACHI CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Innumerable organisations and clubs offer activities
of which the foreign community can avail itself. Some of the most
popular ones are listed below.
Academy of Performing Art
Art Council of Pakistan
British Council
Goethe Institute
Alliance Francaise
PACC (Pakistan American Cultural
Centre)
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
This new academy is housed above the Hashoo
Auditorium and offers classes in Pakistani classical singing a variety
of instruments, and folk dance.
ARTS COUNCIL OF PAKISTAN
Sponsors exhibitions and concerts, British Council, Goethe Institute,
and Alliance Francaise. These organisations sponsor films, lectures, and
concerts. Each has a lending library. The last two offer language
classes. Ikebana International, Floral Arts Society and Horticultural
Society of Pakistan These groups offer flower arranging classes and
exhibitions for all flower and garden enthusiasts.
THE BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council has been established in Karachi
for over 40 years. It offers communication skills. The centre
administers a library of British books and videos, arrange cultural
& scientific visits and organizes sponsorship for major arts events.
Location: 20, Bleak House Road, Karachi, 75530 Ph: 520391-7
GOETHE INSTITUTE
A German Cultural Centre holds Educational
Programmes,
Conferences, Classical musical concerts, and Films Seminars. Location:
256 Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi Ph: 5684811, 5683124
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Alliance Francaise proposes French classes for all
levels and all ages. It also prepares for certificates (Delf-Dalf) which
give access to French Universities. As one of the leading cultural
centre in Pakistan, it romotes cultural events in theatre, painting,
music, discussion, cinema, from Pakistan and France Location: Plot St 1,
Block-8 Kehkashan, Clifton Karachi-75600. Ph: 5873402 Fax: 5874302
PACC (PAKISTAN AMERICAN CULTURAL
CENTRE)
PACC was founded to promote understanding between
Pakistan and the United States. Some of the activities include arts and
craft exhibits, special film shows, lectures, concerts, plays in English
and Urdu, and a varied program of sports and games. Classes are offered
in cooking, dance, painting, and extensive language classes in English.
Although many programs are open to the public, membership is encouraged
to support the activities of the centre. To enquire about programs or
apply for membership can call at following number. Call 516-275,
524-732. 11, Fatima Jinnah Rd.
KARACHI SCHOOLS
& COLLEGES
We have gathered a small collection of Schools in Karachi. More will
be added soon. Browse these and get the basic information.
FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL
Location: 41 -C, Block 6, P. E. C.H.S Karachi.
Coeducation
Foundation: 1981
Principal: Mrs Yasmin Minhas, Mrs Sabiha Mohammed.
Examination Board: University of Cambridge Education level up to: O'
Levels
No. of students: 2000 (approx.)
No. of students per class: 23-24
No. of students in graduating class: 25
O' Level results: 60% with 3 As, 30% with 5 As, 10% with 6 As +
A Level results: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 90%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 10%
Sports facilities: Throw ball, Table tennis, Cricket
Extracurricular activities: Debates, Charity clubs
School fees per month: Rs 1200/-
ST. MICHAELS SCHOOL
Location:St-5, Block 7,
Kehkashan, Clifton, Karachi
Coeducation
Founded: Nov 1986
Principal: Mr. Peter Miquita
Examination Board: University of Cambridge
Education level up to: O' Levels
No. of students: 5,000 (Morning & Afternoon shift)
No. of students per class: 35-36
No. of students in graduating class: 300
O' Level results: 77% with As
A Level results: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college: n.av (not available)
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: n.av (not
available)
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: n.av (not
available)
Sports facilities: Cricket Ground, Hockey, Athletics, Volleyball
& Basketball courts.
Extracurricular activities: Debates, Dramatics, Interschool
Competitions
School fees per month: Rs 450-650/-
KARACHI GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Location: 94, Depot Lines,
Saddar, Karachi.
Coeducation.
Founded in: 1847
Principal: R. T. Rev. Arnerudvin.
Examination Board: University of Cambridge
Education level up to: A' Levels
No. of students: 2,100
No. of students per class: 28-30
No. of students in graduating class: 156
O' Level results/Equivalent results: Excellent
A Level results/Equivalent results: Good
% of graduating students that attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 20%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 30%
Sports facilities: Cricket, Hockey, Football, Baseball, Basketball
etc
Extracurricular activities: Debates, Dramatics, Oratory, Social
Welfare Society
School fees per month: Rs 3,000/-
ST. PATRICKS SCHOOL
Location:
Hashra-e-Iraq, Saddar, Karachi
Boys only, Coeducation in A-Levels.
Founded in: 1861
Principal: Mr. O.B Mascarenhas
Examination Board: University of Cambridge / Federal Board
Education level up to: A' Levels
No. of students: 3,379
No. of students per class: 42
No. of students in graduating class: 42
O' Level results/Equivalent results: 16% with 6 As,
5% with 7 As, 2% with 8 As.
A Level results/Equivalent results: n.av(not available)
% of graduating students that attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 70%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 30%
Sports facilities: Cricket, Hockey, Football, Tennis, Badminton
Extracurricular activities: Debates, Dramatics
School fees per month: Rs 750-850/-
ST. JOSEPH CONVENT
Location:
Saddar, Karachi.
Girls only
Founded in: 1862
Principal: Sister Dorothy Dias
Examination Board: University of Cambridge / Federal Board
Education level up to: O' Level /Matric
No. of students: 2,034
No. of students per class: 40-45
No. of students in graduating class: 40-45
O' Level results/Equivalent results: 75% with As
A Level results/Equivalent results: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 90%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 10%
Sports facilities: Netball, Throwball, Volleyball, Baseball Badminton
Extracurricular
activities: Debates, Elocution contests, excursions.
School fees per month: Rs 450-550/-
BAYVIEW SCHOOL
Location: F-68, Block-4, Scheme No.5, Clifton, Karachi.
Coeducation
Founded in: 1983
Principal: Mr. Safia Sheikh
Examination Board: University of Cambridge
Education level up to: O' Level
No. of students: 500
No. of students per class: 25
No. of students in graduating class: 25
O' Level results: First Level of O Levels
A Level results: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: n.ap (not
applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: n.ap (not
applicable)
Sports facilities: Athletics & swimming offered
Extracurricular activities: Dramatics, Taek-wan-do, Field Trips.
School fees per month: Rs 2,500-3,500/-
CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY
Location: 86, Clifton, Karachi-75600.
Girls only
Founded in: 1842
Principal: Vianney Hanaley
Examination Board: University of Cambridge
Education level up to: O' Level
No. of students: 796No. of students per class: 30
No. of students in graduating class: 35-40
O' Level results: 90% with 3 As, & above
A Level results: n.ap (not applicable)% of graduating students that
attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 90%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 10%
Sports facilities: Netball, Throwball, Table Tennis, Badminton
Extracurricular activities: Dramatics, Debates, Elocution.
School fees per month: Rs 800-1300/-
CENTRE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
Location: 43/S, Block 6,
P.E.C.H. Society, Karachi
CoeducationFounded in: 1981
Principal: Mr. Sami Mustafa
Examination Board: University of Cambridge
Education level up to: O' Level
No. of students: 563No. of students per class: 16
No. of students in graduating class: 25-30
O' Level results: 35% with 3-4 As, 42% with B's, 22% with C's
A Level results: n.ap (not applicable)
% of graduating students that attend college: 100%
% of graduating students that attend college in Pakistan: 30%
% of graduating students that attend college abroad: 70%
Sports facilities: Cricket, Baseball, Badminton
Extracurricular activities: Chess, Debates, Scrabble, School
Newspaper,
Sailing Club, Rowing & Canoeing
School fees per month: Rs 1600/-
KARACHI HOTELS
All over the world, hotels are posh and expensive, and are only meant
to be visited for fancy occasions. However, in Karachi, they are regular
places for eating. For your convenience we have catogorize the Karachi
hotels into following
CHEAP HOTEL
Hotel
Location
Telephone
HOTEL AL-SALATIN
Dr. Daud Pota Road, Saddar
516362
HOTEL BILAL
896-C, Block-2, Tariq Road, P.E.C.H.S.
446750
HOTEL GILANI
Cantt. Station
514686
HOTEL JABEES
Abdullah Haroon Road, Saddar
515359
HOTEL KURRAM
Cantt. Station, Fatima Jinnah Road
524492
HOTEL REGENCY
Dr. Daud Pota Road
528672
HOTEL UNITED
Dr. Daud Pota Road, Saddar
515010
HOTEL SHALIMAR
Abdul Sattar Road
79239
MODERATE HOTEL
Hotel
Location
Telephone
Beach Luxury
M.T. Khan Road
551031
Bloom Luxury Hotel
Golf Club Road
5680890
Crown Hotel
Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi Cantt
529647
Holiday Inn Crown Plaza
Shahrah-e-Faisal,
5660611
Hotel Ambassador
Dr. Daud Pota Road, Wellington, Saddar
514200
Faran Hotel
S.M.C.H. S., Shahrah-e-Faisal, Nursery
4532478
Hilltop Hotel
Dr. Mahmood Hussain Road, Off Tariq Road,
4532440-44
Gulf Hotel
Dr. Daud Pota Road, Saddar
5682177, 515831
EXPENSIVE HOTEL
Avari Towers
Marriot
Pearl Continental
Sheraton
AVARI TOWERS
This is a classy hotel that was recently visited by
Oprah Winfrey. It has a wonderful array of restaurants, and the shopping
too is wonderful. Here are some of the greatest places to eat at the
Avari.
MARRIOT
This is a five star hotel that sports number of fine
restaurants and splendid shopping areas. The restaurants are by far
their biggest attraction. Some of their finest are listed here. You will
see, that at this hotel, you will never be disappointed.
PEARL CONTINENTAL
It is huge building with at least 30 floors, and a
magnificent view from the top. A fabulous place to go for swimming and
other sporting activities. Commonly known as the PC, it also sports some
fine restaurants. This part of the resort section is still under
construction. More restaurants will be added in the weeks to come.
SHERATON
A fine hotel, with water fountains outside, and a
cool breeze in the parking lot. It is a big, dignified building that
attracts many. The food here is exceptional, so read on about some of it’s
fine restaurants.
Fujiyama
Roof Top
Shanghai
FUJIYAMA
This is an eatery that is visited by hundreds of
people, quite a popular hangout. The food is wonderful and the service
is just as wonderful. There is a great variety of food and the
atmosphere very pleasant. A nice place to go for dinner. The prices are
high, but the food is worth it.
ROOF TOP
Eating a tasty barbecue dinner under the stars and
savoring a magnificent view of the city, Karachi!! You can do it here.
The Avari Roof Top, is a restaurant situated on the roof of a 20
something story building. The prices are moderate, and the service is
good. There is always a steady cool breeze, an aroma of freshly cooked
food is stimulating along with the overpowering scent of Karachi.A
wonderful place for a romantic dinner.
SHANGHAI
The name tells all. The menu flashes an array of
exotic Pakistani dishes and all of them are delicious. The atmosphere is
very traditional and very pleasant. It makes for a great place for a
family gathering. The food is expensive, but then it is a hotel! The
service is a bit slow, but the food is worth the wait.
KARACHI BAZARS
The Bazaars and malls of Karachi are among the sites
which give it a unique identity. Karachi provides the shopper with exquisite quality products at very
reasonable prices. So if you are an avid shopper or a bargain hunter
Karachi is the place.
BAZARS
Those of you who would like to shop Karachi style or for the local
kind of stuff checkout these bazaars
Empress Market
Bohri Bazaar
Zainab Market
Co-operative Market
Empress Market
This huge, bustling Pakistani market is located in
Saddar. It is essentially a food market and sells all manner of products
from fruit and vegetables to fish, poultry and red meat as well as
canned/tinned goods, housewares and spices. Shopping there is a real
experience although, as the market is very large, it can be a little
intimidating. We suggest that you make your first visit with a friend
who shops there regularly.
Coolies (men who for a small fee will carry all your
shopping) wait outside. Many people have a specific coolie whom they use
on every visit. The meat halls can become unpleasant in the hot season.
Many people therefore ask their coolie to bring their meat/fish order to
them while they are shopping for vegetables etc., to save them having to enter the meat halls.
Friends can recommend coolies who have regularly
provided them with good meat. The spice hall is worth visiting (and
photographing) with high cone shaped piles of the various spices. Dried
fruits and nuts are always available in abundance and many of the small
grocer stalls occasionally get imported goods which are not available in
the Clifton shops. Remember, the meat halls close on meatless days
although fish and chicken are still sold.
Bohri Bazaar
Close to Empress
market, this bazaar comprises hundreds of small shops in a maze of
narrow streets which sell a whole variety of goods, ranging from
housewares, pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, plastic items, silk
flowers cottons, sheets, buttons, threads and all sewing requirements.
On the main road is a shop which sells embroidery threads. As it is easy
to get lost here, again we would suggest that you make your first visit
with a friend who knows her way around. Do not forget to bargain. It is
amazing what can be found in
this bazaar including second hand designer label swimsuits!
Zainab Market
This market is a real Aladdin’s cave. It sells
mainly traditional Pakistani handicrafts and has a huge range of silk
paintings, onyx, hangings, bedspreads, Kashmiri shawls, papier-mâché,
etc. Remember that this is where a lot of tourists shop and the initial
price quoted to you could be two or three times higher then the real price. Bargain hard. One part of this market
also sells cheap ready made western clothes fir ladies, gents and
children shorts, T shirts, leggings blouses, etc. Although the quality
is often not high, they are cheap and suitable for the hot weather here.
Co-operative Market
This market is slightly further down Abdullah Haroon
Road from Zainab. Shops are located on two levels and they sell a
variety of Pakistani wares, from onyx to brass, wood carvings, lower
quality of other wooden items, men’s clothing material, shawls, etc.
Like Zainab, this market caters to tourists. Be prepared to bargain.
KARACHI JEWELERY
JEWELLERY SHOPS
Jewelery has been used to enhance women's beauty
from the Ancient times. The modern woman is no exception and she too enjoys
wearing the most up to
date fashionable jewelery. Some of the most popular jewelry shops are listed below
Name
Location
Telephone
Almas Collection Jewelers
Manufacturers & Order Supplies of all kids of Modern Style
Ornaments
Gem Plaza Zaibunnisa Street, Saddar
5671333
Chhotani Jewel Centre
6/2, SB-4 Zaibunnisa Street, Saddar.
5670725, 5671780
A.K Motiwala Jewelers
Zaibunnisa St, Saddar
521444
Diamond Jewelers
Pakistan Handicraft, Abdullah Rd. Saddar
5682289
Crescent Jewelers
Bliss Shopping Centre, Zaib-un-Nisa St, Saddar
511453
KARACHI BOUTIQUE
Boutiques
Location
Cotton & Cotton specialises in men's clothing, 100 percent cotton shirts,
trousers, ties,suits and pyjamas.
Behind Clifton Centre.
Koel For more expensive ladies fashions, try Koel (Nur Jehan
Bilgrimi's shop)
D.H.S phase V
Maheen:
Clifton, near Agha Supermarket
Selections sell good furnishing fabrics that are cheap by Western
standards.
Clifton
Perahan hand-block printing on both cotton and silk.
In addition to the traditional bazaars there are several modern
shopping centers in Karachi, particulary the following:
Tariq Road
Zaibunnissa Street
Main Clifton Road
Zamzamma
Awami Markaz
TARIQ ROAD
This Road is lined by an array of most modern
shopping malls where most people like to go to for garments, footwear,
jewellery and household stuff.This area is a particular favourite of
Pakistan ladies because of the nature of the goods available. Famous
malls include Dolmen Centre, Rabi Centre and Glamour one.
ZAIBUNNISSA STREET
This is a more traditional shopping area located in
the old part of the city and was known before as Elphinstone Street.
Most of the marriage shopping in Karachi is done here because there are
many jewellery and traditional dress shops located here. Other products
you can find here are leather goods, carpets and handicrafts.
MAIN CLIFTON ROAD
This area is famous for Boutiques and other consumer
items. You will find some designer label shops including Benneton here.
ZAMZAMMA
This area located in the posh part of the city has several local and
foreign designer garment stores.
AWAMI MARKAZ
This shopping plaza located on
Shahrah-e-Faisal, (the
road that links the airport with the city centre) is a shopping mall cum
office area where you can do things like get your passport or ID card
made or pay your utility bills as well as shop. There are several
services and shops available under one roof and it is centrally
airconditioned.
KARACHI LEATHRE
Leather
Location:
Telephone
Jafferjee's Leather Goods
4-5 Mehran Heights, Block-8 Main Clifton Road, Karachi
5865482, 538143
Bright Leather
124, 1st. Fl. Victoria Centre, Abdullah Haroon Rd.
519678
Hanif & Brothers
F-47, Iqbal Centre, M.A. Jinnah Rd.
7765352
Unique Leather Goods
Zaibun Nisa Street, Karachi.
512311-522372
Leather Fashion
B-114, 1st Fl, Panorama Centre, Saddar
513376
KARACHI HISTORICAL PLACES
KHALIQDINA HALL
Khaliqdina Hall which is named after its doner Ghulam
Hoosain Khaliqdina was constructed in 1906. Its donor left Rs. 18,000 in
his will, for utilizing it in some Public Project and opened for the
committee room of the Native General Library opened in 1851 with the help
of Sir Bartle Frere. Thus it was decided to built a public a Public Hall
and a library with the donated amount. The funds were not enough for
such an ambitious project, therefore the Karachi Municipality came
forward to help and provided Rs. 15,000 towards the cost of
construction. It was the largest Public Hall in Karachi of that time.
FRERE HALL
Frere Hall is one of the most elegant and beautiful
buildings of Karachi. It is situated on Victoria Road and Elphinston
Street. The construction of this Hall began in 1863 and was completed in
1865. It was rasied in the memory of Sir Bartle Frere. The upper floor
of the two storied yelloowish Karachi lime stone building,consits of a 70 ft. X 24 ft. hall, and an orchestral
gallery
MAX DENSO HALL
Venetian Gothic in style, this building was
constructed to honour Max Denso, a prominent citizen of Karachi and six
times President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Designed by
James Strachen,it includes an enterance hall, library reading room and
some small room on the ground floor. The upper floor is a large hall
with an accomodation about 500 persons and was used for different types
of social gatherings. Its salient features includes decorative columns
and elements reflecting the Venetian Gothic period.
MAZAR-E-QUAID
Mazar-e-Quaid located in the heart of the city, this
mausoleum harbours the mortal remains of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan. It was completed in 1970 and was
designed by Architect Yahya Merchant. Its massive tapered walls are
crowded at the top by a semi-circular dome. A 80 ft. long chandelier in
four tiers and with 48 lights.
KARACHI HAPPENINGS
For those Karachiites living in foreign countries, it
can be a real difficult task finding out what is happening in this big
city. Coming back for the holidays makes it even more important that you
know what is going to be happening while you are here. For your
convenience we have put it all online for you so that you never have to
miss anything happening in Karachi again.
Regular Classes of French
French Classes for Children
Martial Art for Children
Photographic Workshop on Fashion & Glamour
Urdu Classes for Foreigners
REGULAR CLASSES OF FRENCH
Each session represents a period of nine weeks i.e 30
hours of teaching. Duration of each class: 70 minutes. Classes are held
three times a week. SAT-MON-WED or SUN-TUE-THU Course free: Rs.1200/= for each session, admission
fee per new students Rs.100/= (Student Card)
Location: Alliance Francaise De Karachi Plot St-1
Block-8 Kehkashan, Clifton,
Karachi Ph: 5873402 - 5862864
FRENCH CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
A complete motivating course for the young from 6 to
13 years old.
Location: Alliance Francaise De Karachi Plot St-1
Block-8 Kehkashan, Clifton,
Karachi Ph: 5873402 - 5862864
MARTIAL ART FOR CHILDREN
Chief Instructor: Grand Master M.K Najam Khan 6 degree Black Belt
Classes twice a week (Wed & Sat) 6.00 p.m - 7.00
Fees Rs. 500 for two months.
Location: Alliance Francaise De Karachi Plot St-1 Block-8 Kehkashan,
Clifton,
Karachi Ph: 5873402 - 5862864
