Questions tagged [karachi]

Questions about Karachi (کراچی‎), the largest city, main seaport, and commercial capital of Pakistan.

Karachi (کراچی‎) is the largest city, main seaport, and commercial and financial capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and capital of the Sindh Province. One of the largest urban centers in the world, Karachi is the country's most important economic, media, and transport hub, and home to many foreign consulates. It lies on the shore of the Arabian Sea approximately 1500km (930 mi) from , the federal capital.

Karachi is served by Jinnah International Airport (), as well as numerous railway and road links to other parts of the country. The Thar Express railway service connects Karachi to one of only two such links to .

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Is it safe to swim at Clifton Beach, Pakistan?

Wikivoyage says of Clifton Beach: This was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort throughout the 20th century, but it was affected by an oil spill in 2003 when the Greek registered oil tanker MV Tasman Spirit ran aground and…
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Safety in Karachi, Pakistan

I certainly don't want to judge by the picture depicted in media (which is not always correct), but is Karachi safe for an Asian foreigner to visit? I am planning to visit, and I need to know the following: Which parts should I avoid? Which parts…
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