FULL history of Karachi city from 18th century | Karachi history
A brief history of Karachi city :
Karachi was a small fishing village, at the start of 18th century. After the British occupation in 1842, due to the port development (1854) and the railway construction (1861), it became the gateway to the Indus Valley, and the Indian inland cotton, wheat, and other crops were exported to the United Kingdom. From 1891 to 1941, the population surged from 98,000 to 360,000.
After Pakistan became independent, it was the capital from 1947-1959. Moved the capital to Rawalpindi in 1959. In 1967. It moved to Islamabad again, but there are still a number of government agencies staying in Karachi, and its political status has remained unchanged for decades. After the 20th century, cities became increasingly prosperous, and by 1972 the population increased by more than 3 million. The rapid population expansion originated from the influx of Muslims who fled from India is due to the partition of India and Pakistan.
Karachi has a flat terrain, surrounded by many sandbars and islands. There are two seasonal rivers in the city. It has a natural harbor and has an annual throughput of more than 10 million tons. It is not only the main export port of agricultural products produced by Punjab, but also flourished for a while due to the import of machinery products after independence, and it also served as a trading port for inland neighboring Afghanistan. Karachi has highways leading to the interior and Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
It is also the center of the national railway and aviation network and is the main transportation link between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Railways are mainly used for freight transportation with the mainland, as well as passenger and suburban railways. Karachi Airport is one of the important international aviation centers and an important transit station between Europe and the Far East. Industry and trade are the two pillars of Karachi's economic prosperity. The industry mainly includes textiles, footwear, metal products, machinery (automobile assembly, aircraft repair), electronics, chemicals, food, rubber products, and petroleum products. Handicraft products include homespun cloth, lace, tapestries, pottery, bronze and gold, and silver embroidery. There are many financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges.
The city is divided into two parts: a new district and an old district. The old district is located near the port and is filled with a mysterious atmosphere unique to Eastern countries. The modern buildings in the new district are full of modern atmosphere. The vast majority of residents are Muslims.
Karachi University in the city was established in 1951 and has 75 colleges and 22 graduate schools. There are also more than 900 primary and secondary schools and various colleges. Cultural facilities include libraries, museums, newspapers, news agencies, the National Arts Council, and art centers. Recreational facilities include parks, theaters, cinemas, stadiums, sports clubs, zoos, and botanical gardens. Medical facilities include more than 20 general hospitals and 5 specialized hospitals. As a new port city, Karachi has few historical sites. Although the museum is small, it has a rich collection, including the mausoleum of Pakistan's founding father Jinnah.
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