Karachi is Pakistan's largest city, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Explore historic landmarks like the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum and Mohatta Palace, or unwind at Clifton and Manora Island beaches. Savour diverse cuisine at Burns Road and Do Darya, and discover unique finds at Zainab Market and Dolmen Mall. Karachi’s nightlife, cultural festivals and art galleries provide endless entertainment. Known as the City of Lights, Karachi dazzles with its unique charm and vibrant energy all year long.
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Facts| Population: | 20.4 million |
| Currency: | 1 Pakistani rupee (PKR or Rs) = 100 paisa |
| Emergency Numbers: | Ambulance: 115
Police: 15
Fire brigade: 16 |
| Newspapers: | The Frontier Post: thefrontierpost.com
Daily Pakistan: dailypakistan.com.pk
The Express Tribune: tribune.com.pk
The Dawn (Karachi-based, English-language): www.dawn.com
The News (Karachi-based, English Language): www.thenews.com.pk
Jang (Karachi-based Urdu Language): jang.com.pk |
| Opening Hours: | Generally speaking, the workweek is Monday to Friday, with Friday being a half-day. Sometimes Saturday is also a half-day, but Sunday is always off. Government offices operate from 8/9 am to 5/6 pm, while private businesses tend to start operations at about 10 am. Restaurants and cafes tend to stay open later, until about 9/10 pm. |
| Tourist Information: | PTDC Tourist Information Centre,
Sea Breeze Plaza, Suit # 114-115, 1st Floor, Shahrah-e-Faisal Road, Karachi Cantonment Fowler Lines, Karachi
+92 21 9933 2658
www.tourism.gov.pk |
