KARACHI

Karachi

is the largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh. Karachi is the financial and commercial hub of Pakistan. The city is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, northwest of the mouths of the Indus River. With a population of approximately 16 million (unofficial figures; the official count is in the 13 million range), Karachi is the third most populous city in the world.



LocationKarachi, located at latitude 24° 52´ N and longitude 67° 03´ E, is nicknamed The City of Lights in Pakistan. In a short span of 150 years, Karachi has transformed itself from a small coastal village into a megapolitan city harboring a diverse mix of regional cultures. It is the business and technological hub of Pakistan and has the highest literacy rate and the most prestigious educational institutions in the country. The Arabian Sea lies to the south, and the Malir and Indus Rivers to the east of the city. The Lyari River runs through the city's northern areas.