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ThunderCat said:
Yeah but they aren't as narrow as US roads. A US "main road" sometimes feels like the width of a Pakistani neighbourhood. It's not just Pakistan.

Cities in Asia, Middle East, Africa & Latin America have much more stretched urban planning compared to North America cities.

Even the poorest African countries have divided two way traffic compared to "first world" America/

Pakistani cities have bad roads because of overpopulation. Too many cars vehicles running over them in one day.

The population densities cannot be compared.
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so the major foreign cities with tons of traffic dont count?like nyc,istanbul,LA..
 
Karachi ki original awam bhi badi khrab hai...it might hurt to some but the uneducated and "karachi mein toh yahi hota hai"wali awaam just f***s up the city....the place i used to live where once, had an an aged woman who daily used to throw her household trash in front of our house(samne empty plot tha) and she used to live next door..aur phir wahan aur log bhi penkh dete the jab mna karo toh..."sab phenkte hain","karachi ka usool hai ke jahan aik shapar wahan sab shapar" like ap pani umar ka lehaaz rakhlo..boils my blood..the same aunt and his family ued to go to political rallies about how karachi is what gave them shelter etc etc
 
ghazi52 said:

Karachi the ‘most tolerant’ city of Pakistan, ‘neglected by its residents’​


During the Aalmi Urdu Conference, the actor spoke about her relationship with Karachi and reminisced about her childhood.

Images Staff
07 Dec, 2024

The Aalmi Urdu Conference, held annually in Karachi, witnessed a vibrant and heartfelt interaction as Mahira Khan took the stage as a guest this year.

In a candid session moderated by Waseem Badami, Khan eloquently spoke about her love for Karachi, her roots in the city, and her deep admiration for its tolerance and inclusivity.

When asked about her relationship with Karachi, the beloved superstar began by sharing her very personal relationship with the city. “I was born at the Lady Dufferin Hospital in 1984 in Karachi,” she said.

“My dada built our house, what used to be our house here, when my grandparents migrated here from India. At Khalid Bin Waleed Road, PECHS, that’s where our house used to be. There used to be a time when that place had only showrooms and one house, which used to be my house, 151-C, Block 2,” she recounted with a smile.

Khan fondly reminisced about her childhood in the metropolitan city, visiting Zainab Market, and indulging in street food like gol gappay and bun kebab. “Even today when I have bun kebab, it is nostalgic. I am somehow transported to my childhood,” she said, eliciting laughter from the audience.

She also confessed her failed attempts to roam the bazaars incognito. “My favourite pastime in Karachi used to be roaming around in Zainab Market. I used to have so much fun. I didn’t get a lot of pocket money but I could buy silver jewellery and bangles, I always loved bangles. I keep complaining to my managers, telling them to take me, but they don’t. I’ll wear a burka and go. The problem is that as soon as I start speaking, people recognise me.”

The Legend of Maula Jatt actor went on to hail Karachi as the most tolerant city in Pakistan. “Karachi doesn’t judge you,” she said. “This city doesn’t ask you where you’re from, it doesn’t ask who you are. I don’t think I have seen this kind of tolerance in a city with so much strength,” she remarked.

She also explained how Karachi’s diversity shaped her upbringing and said, “Growing up here, I made friends with Hindus, Christians, Bohris, and Agha Khanis. But whenever I’d go to any other city, people would be shocked by this. What was strange for them was a norm for me. Any port city in the world functions like this.”

While Khan expressed immense love for her hometown, she didn’t shy away from calling out its residents for neglecting it. “This city gives and gives, with its arms wide open, welcoming everyone. But we don’t take care of it the way we should,” she lamented.

Adding a lighter touch to the session, Khan also participated in a rapid-fire round. She was asked to quickly say the first thing that came to her mind when asked about a person, place or thing. About Karachi, she said “home”, about Lahore, she said “Mauala Jatt”, about Imran Khan, she noted, “brave”, and as for Shah Rukh Khan, she said “childhood love”.

Khan was also asked about writer Khalilur Rehman Qamar and veteran actor Firdous Jamal, both of whom have criticised Mahira in a derogatory manner during interviews. When asked about the prior, she said “good writer” and when asked about the latter she said, “I don’t know him but very experienced actor.”
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I guess MQM was an anti racist movement.
 
diaspora said:
What's stopping Bilawal from building decent roads in Khi? You think Asim Munir is going to call him and tell him to stop?
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Asim Munir put him in charge knowing full well his and his family's multi-generational corruption and destruction of the country, he's operating on standard operating procedures given to him by company bahadur...Building roads in Karachi will be a gross violation of fauji SOPs for urban Sindh.
 
Karachi is not the best city in Pakistan anymore, and not even in Sindh.

Hyderabad is probably better, but its gone to the dogs as well.

I have a few family friends who are in textile industry and operating factories in Karachi. There are huge challenges faces by the owners relating to high input costs, electricity costs rising, intimidation by FBR officials, government red tapes, bhatta khori.

Some groups are exploring investment in Egypt as it produces good cotton and is providing investors with incentives. As you may know one group has already set up shop there with others following suit. They will still maintain small units in Karachi.
 
ghazi52 said:

Karachi the ‘most tolerant’ city of Pakistan, ‘neglected by its residents’​


During the Aalmi Urdu Conference, the actor spoke about her relationship with Karachi and reminisced about her childhood.

Images Staff
07 Dec, 2024

The Aalmi Urdu Conference, held annually in Karachi, witnessed a vibrant and heartfelt interaction as Mahira Khan took the stage as a guest this year.

In a candid session moderated by Waseem Badami, Khan eloquently spoke about her love for Karachi, her roots in the city, and her deep admiration for its tolerance and inclusivity.

When asked about her relationship with Karachi, the beloved superstar began by sharing her very personal relationship with the city. “I was born at the Lady Dufferin Hospital in 1984 in Karachi,” she said.

“My dada built our house, what used to be our house here, when my grandparents migrated here from India. At Khalid Bin Waleed Road, PECHS, that’s where our house used to be. There used to be a time when that place had only showrooms and one house, which used to be my house, 151-C, Block 2,” she recounted with a smile.

Khan fondly reminisced about her childhood in the metropolitan city, visiting Zainab Market, and indulging in street food like gol gappay and bun kebab. “Even today when I have bun kebab, it is nostalgic. I am somehow transported to my childhood,” she said, eliciting laughter from the audience.

She also confessed her failed attempts to roam the bazaars incognito. “My favourite pastime in Karachi used to be roaming around in Zainab Market. I used to have so much fun. I didn’t get a lot of pocket money but I could buy silver jewellery and bangles, I always loved bangles. I keep complaining to my managers, telling them to take me, but they don’t. I’ll wear a burka and go. The problem is that as soon as I start speaking, people recognise me.”

The Legend of Maula Jatt actor went on to hail Karachi as the most tolerant city in Pakistan. “Karachi doesn’t judge you,” she said. “This city doesn’t ask you where you’re from, it doesn’t ask who you are. I don’t think I have seen this kind of tolerance in a city with so much strength,” she remarked.

She also explained how Karachi’s diversity shaped her upbringing and said, “Growing up here, I made friends with Hindus, Christians, Bohris, and Agha Khanis. But whenever I’d go to any other city, people would be shocked by this. What was strange for them was a norm for me. Any port city in the world functions like this.”

While Khan expressed immense love for her hometown, she didn’t shy away from calling out its residents for neglecting it. “This city gives and gives, with its arms wide open, welcoming everyone. But we don’t take care of it the way we should,” she lamented.

Adding a lighter touch to the session, Khan also participated in a rapid-fire round. She was asked to quickly say the first thing that came to her mind when asked about a person, place or thing. About Karachi, she said “home”, about Lahore, she said “Mauala Jatt”, about Imran Khan, she noted, “brave”, and as for Shah Rukh Khan, she said “childhood love”.

Khan was also asked about writer Khalilur Rehman Qamar and veteran actor Firdous Jamal, both of whom have criticised Mahira in a derogatory manner during interviews. When asked about the prior, she said “good writer” and when asked about the latter she said, “I don’t know him but very experienced actor.”
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Any place in the world where you have freedom to act and live will flourish. Karachi has that in its DNA.
And thats the price we paid and paying and getting blamed for it too.
 
Under Construction HMR Waterfront Karachi

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Under Construction Emaar Crescent Bay Karachi.

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Karachi Cantt Station gets makeover as PM Shehbaz inaugurates upgrades​


Two new CIP lounges, three spacious waiting halls have been added among other facilities

Web Desk
November 17, 2025


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One of Pakistan’s busiest railway stations has just been given the kind of facelift passengers have been waiting for. Karachi Cantt Station — the heart of the city’s rail network — has been upgraded with a fresh set of modern, passenger-friendly facilities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugrated them on Monday.

Walk into the station now and the changes are hard to miss. Two new CIP lounges and three bright, spacious waiting halls have been added to make travel a little less stressful, while executive-level washrooms aim to bring some much-needed comfort to long-distance journeys. Four newly installed escalators are already making it easier for families, the elderly and travellers with luggage to move around the station.

Passengers can now access the new CIP lounges at Karachi Cantt Station, where for just Rs300 they can sit comfortably and enjoy tea, snacks and other refreshments. Each passenger is allowed to use the lounge facilities for up to three hours.

To help passengers navigate the hustle, information desks have been redesigned to meet modern standards. Perhaps the most striking change is the digital complaint system — travellers can now scan a QR code and file complaints directly from their phones. Those reports go straight to the Railways Ministry and headquarters, cutting through layers of bureaucracy and promising faster responses.
 
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Karachi set for major transport revamp as double-decker buses hit roads next week​


Sharjeel Memon says Sindh govt introducing new routes for EV buses, plans to launch an EV taxi service by December

Web Desk
November 18, 2025


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Karachi’s public transport system is set for a noticeable change next week as the Sindh government prepares to launch new double-decker buses and electric buses across the city.

The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where officials from the transport department and BRT projects briefed him on ongoing work. For Karachi residents, this means new bus routes, cleaner transport options and more choices for daily commuting.

Memon said he expects the double-decker buses and new EV buses to arrive in Karachi within a week. “We are launching the double-decker route for Karachi’s public and also starting new EV bus routes,” he said, giving hope to commuters who have long struggled with unreliable transport.

The province also plans to launch an EV taxi service by December—an initiative that could offer more affordable travel within the city. The government aims to add another 500 buses during the current financial year, significantly expanding the People’s Bus Service network.
 
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