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M. A. Jinnah Road
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road (), frequently abbreviated as MA Jinnah Road, is a major thoroughfare in central Karachi, Pakistan. The road was originally named Bandar Road ( ;''"Port Road"''), owing to the fact that it linked the city to the Port of Karachi, but was later renamed in honour of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. MA Jinnah Road stretches 6.1 kilometres from Jinnah Bridge in the south, near the Port of Karachi, to Gurumandir Chowk, north of Mazar-e-Quaid. It is one of the city's oldest roads, and passes through much of the colonial era historic core of Karachi, with numerous landmarks along its route. History During Talpur rule, the ''Rah-i-Bandar'' road was built to connect the city's port to the caravan terminals in what is now the Serai Quarter. The ''Rah-i-Bandar'' in the 1860s would eventually be further developed by the British into Bandar Road. In 1949, the road was renamed after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Route MA Jinnah Road stretch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinnah Bridge
Jinnah Bridge ( ur, ) is a circular flyover located between Kharadar and Kiamari on Chinna Creek in Karachi, Pakistan. Until 1982, the bridge was known as Napier Mole Bridge. It was upgraded and developed into a circular one-way flyover between 1993 and 1997. The bridge connects Karachi port to the city, and is the southwest terminus of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road. Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex Port Grand Food and drink and Entertainment Complex is a recreational area built in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan along the waterfront of the 19th century Native Jetty Bridge that connects the Karachi Port Trust to Keamari. The project was a result ... food street is located in the centre of the flyover. , Publisher: archpresspk.com . Retrieved 31 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denso Hall
Denso Hall (), officially The Max Denso Hall and Library, is a library located in Karachi, Pakistan. It was built in 1886 as the first library in Karachi to serve the native population. Location Denso Hall and Library is located at a triangular corner formed by Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road, Murad Khan Road, and Marriott Road in the borough of Saddar Town, in central Karachi. History The British colonial government built libraries in Karachi, such as at Frere Hall, but they were restricted to British colonial officers and their families. Denso Hall was constructed in 1886 as the first library for the natives of Karachi. It was named for Max Denso, who chaired the Karachi Chamber of Commerce in the 1870s. Architecture James Strachan was the architect of the project and the building was completed in 1886. The architectural design is Venetian gothic, with Tudor elements on the top floor. Local Gizri sandstone was used in the construction. When the building was completed it had one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Streets Of Karachi ...
This is a list of streets in Karachi, Pakistan. List See also * Transport in Karachi * List of historic roads References Further reading * Junaidi, Shah Waliullah (2020). ''Yeh Sharea-e-Aam Nahin: Karachi Ki Yadgar Sardkain'' {{DEFAULTSORT:List of Streets of Karachi * Streets Karachi Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building is a colonial-era building located on M. A. Jinnah Road, in central Karachi. Construction began in 1927, completed in 1930, and the building was then inaugurated in 1932. It is considered to be one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Karachi. History A foundation stone for a new municipal office was first laid at the site in 1895. Groundwork for the new building was completed in 1915, but the remainder of construction did not begin until 1927. Construction was completed in 1930, and the building was inaugurated in 1932, as the Karachi Municipal Building. The total cost of the building was Rs.1,775,000. The building's Silver Jubilee Clock, a clock tower with a Moorish-style dome, was added in 1935 to commemorate King George V's visit to the region. In January 2007, Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building. The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanak Wara
Nanak Wara ( ur, نانک واڑہ), originally laid out as the Jail Quarter, is a neighbourhood in central Karachi, Pakistan. The neighbourhood is part of the wider Saddar Town borough, and is located north of MA Jinnah Road. It is situated between Jodia Bazaar and Mithadar on the east, and Gazdarabad on the west. To the south is the Serai Quarter and Aram Bagh. Gallery The following are heritage buildings in Nanak Wara which are protected by the Government of Sindh: PK Karachi asv2020-02 img74 KMC Building.jpg, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building is a colonial-era building located on M. A. Jinnah Road, in central Karachi. Construction began in 1927, completed in 1930, and the building was then inaugurated in 1932. It is considered to be on ... Lady Dufferin Hospital- Virabijee Katrak Maternity Wing.jpg, Lady Dufferin Hospital NJV Drone Shot.jpg, NJV Government Higher Secondary School References External links K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Sindh
The Government of Sindh ( sd, حڪومت سنڌ) ( ur, ) is the provincial government of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Its powers and structure are set out in the provisions of the 1973 Constitution, in which 30 Districts of 7 Divisions under its authority and jurisdiction. The province's head is the Chief Secretary is appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Chief Secretary of Sindh is usually a Grade 22 officer, belonging to the Pakistan Administrative Service. Although the Governor is the head of the province on paper, it is largely a ceremonial position; and the main powers lie with the Chief Minister of Sindh and Chief Secretary of Sindh. The province is governed by a unicameral legislature with the head of government known as the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister, invariably a leader of a political party represented in the Assembly, selects members of the provincial Cabinet. The terms ''Government of Sindh'' or ''Sindh Government'' are often used in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NJV Government Higher Secondary School
The Narayan Jagannath Vaidya Government Higher Secondary School at Karachi is the first government school established in Sindh. It was opened in October 1855 with 68 boys. The original buildings were replaced by the present ones in 1876. It was named after the visionary Narayan Jagannath Vaidya after his death. The building was made of yellow sandstone, and is one of the 600 buildings listed as a heritage site. In March 1916, the school had 1477 students, of whom 1350 were Hindus, 32 Brahmins, 10 Jains, 12 Muslims, 66 Parsis and 7 Indian Jews. After Partition in Pakistan 1947, the Sindh Assembly convened in that building to carry out their meetings and tasks. Eventually they shifted and the building was converted back into a school. Unfortunately because it was a government school, it slowly fell into disrepair as the teachers neglected their jobs, the students failed to properly attend, the classes did not happen and the building fell apart. Its public infrastructure was never up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaliq Dina Hall
Khaliq Dina Hall ( ur, ), also spelled Khaliq Deena Hall, is a library and hall located in Karachi, Pakistan. The building was built in 1906, and was after Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina - a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who was the main financier for the building, and who wished for Karachi's Muslims to have a space for literary pursuits. It currently has a hall which is used for various events, a library, and a room that serves as the office of a local NGO. History Khaliq Dina Hall and Library was built in 1906, although Khaliqdina's library foundation was established in 1856 as the Native General Library. The building was named after local philanthropist and merchant Ghulam Hussain Khaliqdina, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Sindh Madressatul Islam. Khaliqdina was raised in the Khoja tradition of Shia Islam, but was condemned by the Aga Khan for his involvement with the Twelver branch of Shia Islam, leading him to renounce the Khoja tradition and eventu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi
The Shri Swami Narayan Mandir, Karachi ( ur, ) is a Hindu temple that is the only Swami Narayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 216 years in April 2004. There is a sacred cowshed within the premises of this temple. The temple is located at the centre of a Hindu neighbourhood in Karachi. The building that housed a ''dharmshala'' (guest house) for visiting devotees has now been converted to the office of the City District Government. Independence of Pakistan and India and after The temple became a refugee camp in 1947. The original images of Swaminarayan were removed and taken to India during the turbulent times of independence. One murti that was originally at this temple is now located in Khan Village, Rajasthan. People who wished to settle in India from all over Sindh awaited their departure to India by ship at this temple. The temple was visited by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi Municipal Corporation Building
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building is a colonial-era building located on M. A. Jinnah Road, in central Karachi. Construction began in 1927, completed in 1930, and the building was then inaugurated in 1932. It is considered to be one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Karachi. History A foundation stone for a new municipal office was first laid at the site in 1895. Groundwork for the new building was completed in 1915, but the remainder of construction did not begin until 1927. Construction was completed in 1930, and the building was inaugurated in 1932, as the Karachi Municipal Building. The total cost of the building was Rs.1,775,000. The building's Silver Jubilee Clock, a clock tower with a Moorish-style dome, was added in 1935 to commemorate King George V's visit to the region. In January 2007, Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building. The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Memon Masjid
The New Memon Masjid ( ur, نئی میمن مسجد) known as the Memon Masjid of Karachi, Pakistan, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the city located on M.A Jinnah Road. The first committee of the Memon Masjid was formed on 17 September 1948, The First Adhan, also known as Azan or ''Azaan'' was given on 15 July 1949. The Foundation-Stone was laid on 24 August 1949 By the Governor General Khuwaja Nazim UD Din. History The New Memon Masjid was built when Pakistan did not come into existence, it is said by the people that this Masjid was built over a graveyard. Capacity is now increasing of mosque according to the survey few years ago the capacity of people was 10000. New Memon Masjid is also famous for performing Nikah as people from Memon community perform their Nikah In Islam, nikah is a contract between two people. Both the groom and the bride are to consent to the marriage of their own free wills. A formal, binding contract – verbal or on paper – is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
