Information About Karachi Pakistan - The City of Light

Karachi

Karachi is capital of province Sindh as well as the largest and most populous metropolitan city of Pakistan and the main seaport and financial centre of the country. Karachi is also known as City of Lights mainly due to city's night life, for which it is famous as the city which never sleeps. Karachi metro has an estimated population of over 23.5 million people as of 2013, and area of approximately 3,527 km2 (1,362 sq mi),  resulting in a density of more than 6,000 people per square kilometre (15,500 per square mile).

Economy of Karachi

Karachi is the nerve center of Pakistan's economy. Karachi is the financial and commercial capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In line with its status as a major port and the country's largest metropolis, it accounts for a lion's share of Pakistan's revenue. According to the Federal Board of Revenue's 2006–2007 year book, tax and customs units in Karachi were responsible for 46.75% of direct taxes, 33.65% of federal excise tax, and 23.38% of domestic sales tax. Karachi accounts for 75.14% of customs duty and 79% of sales tax on imports. Therefore, Karachi collects 53.38% of the total collections of the Federal Board of Revenue, out of which 53.33% are customs duty and sales tax on imports.Karachi's indigenous contribution to national revenue is around 25%.
Karachi's contribution to Pakistan's manufacturing sector amounts to approximately 30 percent. A substantial part of Sindh's gross domestic product (GDP) is attributed to Karachi. Karachi's GDP is around 20% of the total GDP of Pakistan.
Karachi's high GDP is based on its industrial base, with a high dependency on the financial sector. Textiles, cement, steel, heavy machinery, chemicals, food, banking and insurance are the major segments contributing to Karachi's GDP. In February 2007, the World Bank identified Karachi as the most business-friendly city in Pakistan.

Karachi Stock Exchange

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), is a stock exchange currently located at the Stock Exchange Building (SEB) on Stock Exchange Road, in the heart of Karachi's Business District, I. I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi. It is Pakistan's largest and one of the oldest stock exchange in South Asia by market capitalization, with many Pakistani consortium as well as overseas enterprises listings. According to Bloomberg, the Pakistani benchmark stock market index is the third-best performer in the world since 2009.

Karachi Weather

 Karachi weather is arid as Karachi located on the coast and relatively have mild weather. Karachi weather consist on only two main seasons summer & winter. Average weather in Karachi is around 30°C to 37°C during summer season. The winter in Karachi has only few months November to March end, the best time to visit in Karachi is December or January as temperature is around 8°C to 15°C. The weather of Karachi is unpredictable at times. The best thing about Karachi weather is that no matter how much sunny it gets, the evenings are pleasant due to cool breeze of sea. Karachi weather is moderate even in winters. Karachi is ideally located at the coast of Arabian Sea in the South. To beat the heat and enjoy the Karachi Weather, one must plan for early spring or late winters.

Best Visit Places in Karachi

Karachi is a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists. Some tourist attractions near Karachi city are:

Beaches

The beaches of Karachi are the main attraction for tourists. Following are the beautiful seasides near city:
1) Seaview
2) Manora Island
3) Sandspit Beach
4) Hawke's Bay Beach
5) French Beach
6) Cape Beach
7) Nathiagali Beach

Parks

1) Bagh Ibne Qasim
2) Boat Basin Park
3) Mazar-e-Quaid
4) Karachi Zoo
5) Hill Park
6) Safari Park
7) Bagh-e-Jinnah
8) PAF Museum Park
9) Maritime Museum Park

Museums

1) National Museum of Pakistan
2) Pakistan Air Force Museum
3) Pakistan Maritime Museum

Historical Buildings of Karachi

1) Karachi port Trust
2) Sindh High Court
3) Hindu Gymkhana
4) Mohatta Palace
5) Karachi Cantonment Railway Station

Karachi Cuisine and Food

Biryani is arguably the most popular food among Karachiites. Chicken biryani is the most popular edible food item in Karachi. In addition to chicken biryani, beef biryani is also famous. It is worthwhile to mention here that chicken biryani is a mandatory food item in every wedding reception in Karachi. Meat curries such as nihari and haleem, dal (lentils), barbecue dishes are also very popular.

 Karachi Nights

Karachi nightlife is very popular as the city never sleeps. There are many eateries and restaurants which remain open throughout the night.