Karachi is the capital city of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the largest city in Pakistan and 11th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. Situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast, Karachi formerly served as the federal capital from 1947 to 1959. It is a major metropolitan area and is considered the country's most cosmopolitan city, being among the most linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse areas, as well as one of its most progressive and socially liberal cities.
- Country
- Pakistan, Dominion of Pakistan, British Raj, Company rule in India
- Inception
- 1729
- Website
- http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/, http://www.kmc.gos.pk/
