Karachi

It is the capital of the province of Sindh as well as Pakistan's commercial capital. It enjoys a splendid natural harbor, one of the best in the subcontinent. The port handles some 15 billion tones of cargo annually and is one of the most important shipping centers in South Asia. Karachi is also the main terminus of Pakistan's railway system and the site of the principal international airport. About a quarter of the nation's industry is located here.
Karachi's charm is hard to define. At one level it is a harsh mercantile city with all the brash, skin-deep self-assurance of the
"nouveau riche"; at another level its complex, colorful bazaars bespeak an ancient oriental tradition of barter and exchange; at still another level it is the most advanced city in Pakistan, boasting advanced educational institutions. a nuclear power-station and sophisticated banking and technical skills.

Of course, Karachi is a fine holiday resort in its own right and many visitors to Pakistan never venture out of its boundaries. The city enjoys year-round sunshine and has extensive facilities for yachting, sailing, skin-diving, tennis, squash, cricket, hockey and other games and sports. There are also a number of white-sand beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea.

Places Of Attraction:

Quaid-e-Azam's tomb
- The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is buried here. His tomb is situated in the east of M.A. Jinnah Road.
Clifton
- It is also a very interesting place to visit in Karachi. The Mohatta Palace and Gothic style building of red sandstone with dooms and cupolas in the foreground are some worth seeing places here.
Chaukundi
- Located on the National Highway, 27 kms from Karachi, Chaukundi tombs comprise of innumerable sandstone graves with strangely-carved motifs, date back to 16th-18th centuries in Sindh. The Chaukundi Tombs are archaeologically interesting. The tombs are constructed out of slabs of rocks stacked into elongated pyramids of cubical stones and carved with exquisite designs, the origin of which remains a mystery.
Hawks bay
- Hawks bay is about 25 km from Karachi. It is amongst the well-known attractions that you will find in Karachi.
French beach
- It is located approx. in the mid-way between the Hawks bay and Paradise Point road.
Wazir mansion
- This mansion is the birth place of Quaid. Now-a-days it has been transformed into a museum.
Hub lake
- This lake is not far from Karachi. Its covers an area of 39.6 sq km.
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