Karachi Things to Do Tips by Pakistaniguy

Liaqat Hall / Bagh-e-Jinnah Frere Hall Review

Surrounded by the green Bah-e-Jinnah, Liaqat Hall, originally the frere hall was once the Town Hall where inc colonial days, concerts and social events were held reqularly. This two-storied Venetian Gothic building now houses the Liaqat Municipal Library on the ground floor and an art gallery on the upper storey. Named after one of Pakistan's renowned artists, Sadequain the gallery displays a permanent collection of the artists's work, Sadequain spent the last years of his life painting a huge mural on the ceiling of the gallery but, sadly, did not lived to complete it.

National Museum of Pakistan/Burns Garden National Museum of Pakistan Review

This museum, on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, contains an important collectins of items relating to Pakistan's ancient heritage. Well arranged galleries display Indus Civilization, Gandhara sculptures, Islamic art Miniatur paintings ancient coins and manuscripts documenting Pakistan's political history. There is also an interesting ethnological gallery.

Empress Market Empress Market Review

Built by the British to commemorate the Silver Jubille of Queen Victoria's reign, this historic market is designed in the domestic Gothic style. From its centre rises a tall clock tower. The market contains shops that sell meat fish, poultry, vegetbles and other groceries. For souvenirs of brassware carved silverware, gold and silver jewllery, embroidy, Delicate mirror-work of Sindh, handloom, tapestris, printed fabrics. lacquer-ware, camel skin articles and carved wood-work, tourists are advised to visit the All Pakistan Women's Association (APWA) shop on Abdullah Haroon Road and the P.I.D.C.Cottage Industries show room where prices are fixed and quality ensured. There are a number of other shops in all main markets of city.

Address: Sadar Karachi

Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum Mazar-e-Quaid Review

This white marble Mausoleum with its curved Moorish arches and copper grills resets on an elevated 54 sq. meters platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the peoples Republic of China. The memorial slab framed with silver rallings dawas people from far and wide who come to pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the impressive changing of guards
cermony that takes place everyday. Today the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the “Quaid-e-Millat”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Quaid's sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.

Must See Activities Wazir Mansion Review

WAZIR MANSION:

Foremost among Karachi's historic building is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam. The house is balconied, three-storied structure on Newneham Road, located in Kharadar, one of the oldest residential areas of the city. The house has been declared a protected national monument.