Karimabad (Karachi)

Karimabad (Karachi)

Karimabad is one of the neighbourhoods of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Pakistan. [ [http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/town/index.asp?txtTown=Gulberg Gulberg Town - Government of Karachi] ] Karimabad is named after, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. It is situated at south of Gulberg Town bordering Liaquatabad, Gharibabad and F. B. Area. It is well-known for its "Meena Bazar" and "United Sweets Bakers & Nimco". There are various other markets including, "Bazar-e-Faisal", "Al-Najeebi" and "Memon Market". There are several ethnic groups in Karimabad including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. A significant population of Karimabad is Ismaili.

People living here belong mostly to middle class to lower middle class. It is also known for its whole-sale markets of sports good and stationery. The area's pivotal place is Ismaili Jamat Khana, which is one of the largest in Pakistan. There are two colonies commonly known as New Karimabad and Old Karimabad.

References

External links

* [http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/ Karachi Website] .


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