Karachi is one of the largest cosmopolitan cities of Pakistan situated on the eastern coast of the Arabian Sea, north-west of the Indus River Delta. This former capital of Pakistan is at present the cultural and economic center of the country. The city is the provincial capital of Sindh province in Pakistan and the largest seaport of the country. Karachi embodies an interesting and colorful amalgamation of the old and new traditions and is home to people of several religions and cultures. It is also the busiest commercial city of Pakistan, hosting a number of activities in trade, industry and education.
Alongside its ancient monuments and forts, there are several modern architectural structures in Karachi in the form of luxury hotels, corporate houses, restaurants and various amusement centers. Visitors to this city have a lot of entertainment options ranging from modern cinemas and recreational clubs to various amusement parks, museums, and colonial buildings. The major tourist attractions in Karachi include Mohatta Palace and museum, Karachi Port Authority's Water Jet fountain, Pakistan Air Force Museum, Karachi Expo Centre, PIA Planetarium and National Museum of Pakistan among others.
The city of Karachi is also steeped in history which is represented through various landmarks like Merewether Tower, Frere Hall, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Sindh High Court and others. The city also has several interesting places to shop and these include Saddar, Gulf Shopping Mall, Bahadurabad, Tariq Road, Zamzama, Hyderi and Waterpump, Zaib-un-nissa Street and many more. Karachi is without doubt a great place to visit and is one of the best cities in Asia. It is the gateway to Pakistan having a modern international airport which serves flights from all over the globe. As one the best world cities, Karachi makes for an interesting tourist destination.
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