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Khokhrapar (Urdu: کھوکھراپار) is a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, [1] that is within Malir District.The origin of the name "Khokhra par" goes back to the days when Mohajirs (immigrants) from partition time came to this place, most of them crossed the border of India to newly founded country of Pakistan from Khokhra Par, Sindh and found this area significantly resembling with ...
It used to be one of the most prestigious shopping areas in Karachi before the newly built shopping malls in the suburban areas of Karachi were built from the 1980s onwards. Zaibunnisa Street now is known for having a huge number of watch, clock and jewelry shops, large clothing stores for women and men, as well as shoe stores.
Zainab Market is a three-tiered commercial building known for its wide range of products. [4] The ground floor is primarily for vendors, the basement houses specialty stores, and the first floor features leather goods and furs. [4]
The Clifton Cantonment (Urdu: کلفٹن چھاؤنی) is a cantonment town within the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [2] [3] It serves as a military base and residential establishment. It was established by the British Indian Army during 19th century British India, and was taken over by the Pakistan Army in 1947.
Karachi City Station was first established along the southern edge of McLeod Road (now I. I. Chundrigar Road) as the southern terminus point of the Scinde Railway, which was established in March 1855. [2] A railway line was to be constructed between Karachi and Kotri and work on the Karachi terminus commenced in April 1858. On 13 May 1861, the ...
The Wazir Mansion, birthplace of Pakistan's founder Muhammed Ali Jinnah is located in Kharadar. The neighbourhood was named after one of two gates to the old city of Karachi built in 1729 [3] – the other being Mitha Dar or "Sweet Gate," (referring to the potable, fresh water of the Lyari River) which is now the name of the neighborhood adjacent to the northern edge of Kharadar.
Lea Market (Urdu: لی مارکیٹ) is a marketplace located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after a British engineer, Measham Lea, for his contributions in the development of the city. [1] [2] The vendors in the market sell dairy products, fish, meat, and vegetables. [3] There is also an old clock tower at the market. [4]
Jackson Market, also known as Jackson Bazaar, (Urdu: جیکسن مارکیٹ) is a flea market located in Keamari, Karachi. [1] [2] It is known as a marketplace of second-hand goods and is popular among lower-middle class of Karachi. [1] [3] It is also sometimes called black market because of smuggled goods sold there. [4]