Karachi is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the largest city in Pakistan. Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, north-west of the Indus River Delta, the mega city is the largest city, original capital and cultural, economical, philanthropic, educational, and political hub, as well as the largest port, of the country.
The metropolitan area along with its suburbs comprises the world's second most populated city, spread over 3,530 square kilometers. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants and refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins who have largely come to settle here permanently. It is locally termed as the City of Lights for its liveliness and the City of The Quaid, for not only being both the birth and death place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah the founder of Pakistan but also his home after 1947. Residents and those born in the city are called "Karachiites". 
Located on the coast, Karachi tends to have a relatively mild climate with low levels of average precipitation (approximately 10 inches per annum), the bulk of which occurs during the July-August monsoon season. Winters are mild and the summers are hot, however the proximity to the sea maintains humidity levels at a near-constant high and cool sea breezes relieve the heat of the summer months. Due to high temperatures during the summer (ranging from 30 to 44 degrees Celsius from April to August), the winter months (November to February) are generally considered the best times to visit Karachi. July, December and January have pleasing and cloudy weather when most of the social events, ranging from weddings to charity fundraisers, frequently take place. Tourists and expatriates visit Karachi in these months.
Modern Karachi
While the inner and historic core city of Karachi has dilapidated and decayed beyond recognition, losing its former glory and splendour, Karachi overall as a port city, has turned out to be a fine city with great economic prospects. Presently Karachi is a bustling port city of about 14 million people and is the financial and industrial center of Pakistan's economy. The city has very modern port facilities that handle the bulk of the trade of Pakistan and the landlocked Central Asian countries. This city of ample sunshine and cool sea breezes is also the melting pot of Pakistan where people from all provinces come to make a living. There was a brief period where violence dominated the life of Karachi, but like any other great city, this transition period has taken a back seat to opening new horizons and new prospects for this ever-expanding, ever-evolving city.
Culture
Karachi is home to some of Pakistan's important cultural institutions. The National Academy of Performing Arts, located in the newly renovated Hindu Gymkhana offers a two year diploma course in performing arts that include classical music and contemporary theatre. The All Pakistan Musical Conference, linked to the 45-year old similar institution in Lahore, has been holding its Annual Music Festival since its inception in 2004. The Festival is now a well-established feature of the city life of Karachi that is awaited anxiously and attended by more than 3000 citizens of Karachi as well as people from other cities.
The National Arts Council (Koocha-e-Saqafat) also has musical performances and Mushaira (poetry recitations). Karachi has a few museums including the Mohatta Palace Museum that regularly has exhibitions as well as the National Museum of Pakistan. The Kara Film Festival organized annually showcases independent Pakistani and international films and documentaries. 
The everyday lifestyle of Karachi differs substantially from that of other Pakistani towns. The culture of Karachi is characterized by the blending of Middle Eastern, South Asian and Western influences, as well as the status of the city as a major international business centre. As a whole, there is considerable diversity in culture, and this diversity has produced unique cultural amalgam of its own type. Karachi also hosts the largest middle class stratum of the country.
Places To Visit
Major attractions
- Mazar-e-Quaid - tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan
- Mohatta Palace and museum
- Karachi Port Authority's Water Jet fountain
- Masjid e Tooba - largest single-domed mosque in the world
Beaches and Waterfront
- Clifton Beach
- Beach Park
- Jehangir Kothari Parade
- Hawke's Bay Beach - breeding ground for endangered turtles
- Paradise Point - rock promontory in the sea with a natural arch
- Sandspit Beach
- French Beach
Museums
- Pakistan Air Force Museum
- Karachi Expo Centre
- PIA Planetarium
- Pakistan Maritime Museum
- National Museum of Pakistan
Colonial Buildings
- Merewether Tower
- Frere Hall
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Karachi
- Sindh High Court
- Empress Market
Islands
- Clifton Oyster Rocks
- Bhit Shah Island
- Buddo Island
- Bundal Island
- Churma Island
- Manora Island
Clubs
- Karachi Boat Club
- Creek Club
- Marina Club
- Arabian sea country club
- DHA Golf club
- Sindh club
- Karachi club
Amusement Parks
- Go Aish Adventure Park
- Bin Qasim Park (Old Clifton)
- Safari Park (University Road)
- Aladdin Park (Rashid Minhas Road)
- Sindbad
- PIA Planetarium
- Karachi Zoological Gardens (Gandhi Garden)
- Beach Park (Sea View)
- Askari Park (University Road)
- Hill Park (Tariq Road)
- Nisar Shaheed Park (Defance P5)
- Zam Zam Park (ZamZama)
- Polo Ground (PIDC)
- Cosy Water Park (super highway)
- Samzu Park (super highway)
- Fiesta park (super highway)
- Sun Way Lagon (near nooriabad)
- Cheekoo water park (super highway)
Famous Avenues
- Zamzama Avenue (famous for its designer outlets & clubs)
- Beach Avenue
- Karsaz Road (Karachi's pride)
- II Chundrigar Road (Karachi's Wall Street)
- Shahrah-e-Faisal
- Tariq Road (Shopping street)
