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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Karachi historical building shrines and Karachi air port

Karachi ( Karācī (help·info), Urdu: کراچی; Sindhi: ڪراچي) is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million while the metropolitan area has a population of over 13 million. Karachi is the most populous city in the country, one of the world's largest cities in terms of population and the 10th largest urban agglomeration. It is Pakistan's premier centre of banking, industry, economic activity and trade and is home to Pakistan's largest corporations, including those involved in textiles, shipping, automotive industry, entertainment, the arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research. city is located in the south of the country, along the coastline meeting the Arabian Sea; it is spread over 3,527 km2 (1,362 sq mi) in area, almost four times bigger than Hong Kong. It is locally known as the "City of Lights" (روشنیوں کا شہر) and "The bride of the cities" (عروس البلاد) for its liveliness, and the "City of the Quaid" (شہرِ قائد), having been the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah), the founder of Pakistan. Karachi is the financial and commercial capital 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 a significant 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.

Shrines
Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mausoleum
Alam Shah Baba at Jama Cloth
Gaib Shah Baba at Kemari
Misri Shah Baba at Clifton
Muhammed Shah Dullah Sabzwari at Kharadar
Nuri Baba at Teen Hatty
Qari Muslehuddin Aleh Rehma

Historical buildings
Hindu Gymkhana
Jinnah Courts
Quaid-e-Azam House
Wazir Mansion

Parks
Main article: List of parks and gardens in Karachi
Aquat Park
Askari Park
Bagh at Mazar-e-Quaid
Bagh Ibne Qasim
Beach View Park
Bi Amman Park
Boat Basin Park
Fatima Jinnah Ladies Park
Hill Park
Jauhar Park
Jheel Park
Karachi Zoological Gardens
Kokan Park
Molai Park
Nisar Shaheed Park
Safari Park

Museums
National Museum of Pakistan
Pakistan Air Force Museum
Pakistan Maritime Museum

Water parks, amusement parks
Aladdin Amusement Park
APNA Water World
Chieku Water Park
Cosy Water Park
Dreamworld Resort
Fiesta Water Park
Halku Water Park
Samzu Water Park
Siddiquians Water Park
Sindbad Amusement Park
Sunway Lagoon Water Park