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INTRODUCTION
"One day she will be the Queen of the East", said Charles Napier a hundred year ago about Karachi. It was then only a small village. Today Karachi bursts upon the visitor as a vast commercial and industrial center, a sea of people teeming with human activity, its population is estimated to be about 15 million.
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh.
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Important Buildings
Following buildings are situated on M. A. Jinnah Rod:
Mausoleum of Quaid e Azam: Quaid-e-Azam`s Mausoleum, situated near old Numaish M. A. Jinnah Road, is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi.
KMC Building (1932): It is now City District Govt. Karachi (Formerly KMC) Office. It has a big Clock like Empress Market clock. Building gives a great look at night. It reminds the memories of English Rule.
Memon Masjid: It is one of the great spacious mosques of Karachi.
Wazir Mansion: Quaid's birth place at Kharadar, M.A. Jinnah Road.
Sind Madressatul Islam (1885), first Muslim School in Karachi, located just behind Habib Bank Plaza.
I. I. Chunrigar which starts from Shaheen complex & ends at Merewether Tower (about 2 km long), is said to be the Financial District of the city. Becaue all Trade & Finance Centres, Head offices of Major Banks, Stock Exchange & other offices are on this road. Following buildings are situated on I. I. Chundrigar Road:
Habib Bank Plaza, Second largest building in Karachi, situated opposite to City Railway Station I. I. Chundrigar Road.
MCB Tower: The Tallest building in Karachi at this time. Situated near Habib Bank Plaza on I. I. Chundrigar Road.
Important Buildings of Saddar:
Empress Market (1889): It was built in Gothic style in honour of Queen Victoria. Situated in Saddar.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral: Great Church. It is made in Gothic style too.
Frere Hall : Situated opposit to Marriot hotel.
Other Important Buildings:
Tooba Mosque: Said to be the largest single dome mosque, this mosque has a capacity to accommodate a congregation of 5.000 persons. Located in Defense Housing Authority area, Korangi Road (Near Defence Market), this architectural marvel is one of its kind.
High Court Building: It is situated on Court Road, Opposite to Sind Assembly Building.
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IMPORTANT LINKS/ TELEPHONE NOS.
Important Telephone Numbers:
Police Emergency: 15 , Telephone Enquiry: 17 , Telephone Complaints: 18 , Trunk Overseas Booking: 102 , Overseas Booking: 0102 , Overseas Enquiry: 0104
National/City Dialing Codes
International Dialing codes
Ambulance Services:
Edhi Ambulance: 115 , Edhi Head Office: 2413232, 2413158 , Edhi Emerg. Centre: 2310066, 2310077
Chhipa Ambulance: 111-111-134 , Red Cresent: 2213259, 5833973, 5836281 , Alamgir Welfare Trust : 111-153-153
Foriegn Currency Exchange:
Latest Foriegn Exchange Rates - Karachi , FOREX & GOLD RATES - DAWN NEWS , Galaxy Exchange (pvt) Ltd.
Flight Inquiry / Reservation:
PIA INQUIRY: 114, 445791259, 45791260, 4579444, 4572371, 4579333
PIA Reservation: 111-786-786 , Pakistan International Airlines
Air Blue Reservation
Railway Inquiry:
Enquiry: 117, 9206075-76 , Pakistan Railway - Official Website
Train Timings - All Stations
Reservation Office City Station Karachi Phone: 021-9213539
Reservation Office Cantt Station Karachi Phone: 021-9201118 |
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