Watch: Four monkeys on the loose in Karachi
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Karachi
Karachi News & Updates: Get 24/7 News updates of Karachi city the financial hub of Pakistan and Capital of Provence Sindh. It is the country’s largest city Karachi city is metropolitan city and has the highest population then any other city of the country. Karachi has a principal seaport and is a major commercial and industrial center. Karachi is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River Delta.
The impetus to Karachi’s development originally came from its role as the port serving the Indus River valley and the Punjab region of British India. The development of air travel subsequently increased Karachi’s importance. It is also the port serving the landlocked country of Afghanistan.
Karachi has pleasant weather for the greater part of the year. May and June are the hottest months, when the mean maximum temperature. The city faces pollution problems. High humidity in the region does not permit evaporation of stagnant water in some places, while fumes from factories and automobiles contribute to air pollution, in spite of land and sea breezes.
The most striking aspect of Karachi’s layout is the west-to-east parallel alignment of the four arterial roads “Nishter Road” (formerly called Lawrence Road), “Mohammed Ali Jinnah Road” (formerly Bandar Road), “Shahrah-e-Liaquat” (Frere Road), and “I.I. Chundrigar Road” (McCleod Road).
The old town lies near the port, to the north of M.A. Jinnah Road, and with extensions stretching along the material roads for over a mile; unplanned, it is reminiscent of medieval towns of the Middle East or Europe. The land-use pattern of the city is complex. The outer areas are dominated by dormitory suburbs interspersed with a scattering of cantonments, agricultural tracts, salt works, airports, railway stations, and marshaling yards.
Made in Pakistan HAIDER Tank showcased at ‘IDEAS 2024’
KARACHI: Made-in-Pakistan Haider Battle Tank, equipped with advanced features, was showcased at the four-day International… Read More
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CCTV footage: Motorcyclist tries to snatch valuables from woman in Karachi
KARACHI: A CCTV footage released by police on Tuesday revealed a motorcyclist attempting to loot… Read More
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IDEAS 2024 begins in Karachi under strict security measures
The 12th edition of Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 on Tuesday began at the… Read More
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Man accused of raping 15-year-old girl arrested in Karachi
KARACHI: Police arrested an alleged rapist of a 15-year-old girl in Karachi's Korangi, ARY News… Read More
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Karachi schools closed for four days amid IDEAS 2024
Sindh government has announced the closure of schools in Karachi due to the upcoming 12th… Read More
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IDEAS 2024 to kick off tomorrow in Karachi
KARACHI: The 12th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 is set… Read More
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Robbers snatch 35 iPhones from trader in Karachi
KARACHI: A trader carrying 35 iPhones from the Saddar Mobile Market was robbed near the… Read More
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Traffic plan announced for IDEAS 2024 in Karachi
KARACHI: Traffic Police have unveiled a comprehensive traffic plan for the upcoming International Defence Exhibition… Read More
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IDEAS 2024: DIG Traffic seeks closure of schools in Karachi
KARACHI: In order to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the upcoming International Defense Exhibition and… Read More
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Karachi woman steals gold jewelry, sells, and performs Umrah
KARACHI: A woman in Karachi's Lyari neighborhood steals gold ornaments from neighboring home, sold it… Read More
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KE consumers to pay higher electricity bills from THIS month
KARACHI: K-Electric consumers will face an increase in their monthly electricity bills as the power… Read More
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Karachi woman shot, wounded inside car near Seaview
A woman was injured in a firing incident inside a car near Seaview, ARY News… Read More
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PMD shares update on winter season in Karachi
Karachi is expected to experience shorter winter season this year as the temperature is expected… Read More
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These Karachi roads will remain closed tomorrow
KARACHI: Traffic police announced that the roads – Shahrae Faisal and Stadium Road – from… Read More
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LPG shop blast claims two lives in Karachi’s Federal B area
Two people were burnt to death in a devastating fire, triggered by a gas cylinder… Read More
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Centre, Sindh agree to construct M6 motorway from Karachi to Sukkur
KARACHI: The Sindh government and Centre Thursday agreed to construct the M6 Motorway on a… Read More
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Citizens stage protest over water, electricity shortage in Karachi
KARACHI: The residents of Karachi staged protest on University Road due to the non-supply of… Read More
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Karachi man, who sold jewellery for daughter’s treatment, falls prey to street crime
KARACHI: In yet another incident of street crime in Karachi, a man was gunned down… Read More
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Robbers snatch gold chain from woman in Karachi
In a swift robbery, armed criminals dressed in office attire snatched a gold chain from… Read More
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