History of Karachi division
Karachi division was created in the year 1960 when Lasbela became a separate district and was placed to form the Karachi-Bela division. Karachi district was then amalgamated into three districts, East, West, and South in 1972. Now two more districts were created in 1996, Central and Malir in the Karachi division.
In 2001, the Karachi Division was eradicated, and five districts were brought together to create City District Karachi. There were 178 union councils and 18 towns making up Karachi’s City District. The Commissioner Karachi Division became the Karachi City District Office.
Sindh government
Sindh government decided to restore five districts of Karachi on July 2011 and in 2013 Korangi was formed as sixth district by splitting district Karachi East.By 2020 Sindh cabinet gave approval and seventh district was formed by splitting district west and named it Kemari District
List of seven districts and its subdivision of Karachi.
The population of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation‘s districts, subdivisions, and cantonments by census years
Karachi Central District
Karachi central district is comprised of five and more district with the population of 2,971,382 (2017).
Liaquatabad: Gulberg, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, New Karachi
Karachi East District
Karachi east district population is 2,875,315 (2017)
Feroza bad, Jamshed Quarter, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulzar-e-Hijri
Karachi west District
3,907,065 Population
Orange Town, Mominabad, Site, Baldia , Mango Pir
Karachi South District
1,769,230 Population
Sadder, Araam Bagh, Civil Lines, Garden, Liyari, Kimari, Maripuri, Korangi District
Korangi
2,577,556 Population
Shah Faisal Colony, Model Colony, Korangi, Landi
Malir District
1,924,346 Population [2017]
Bin Qasim, Ibrahim Haidri, Shah Mureed, Gadaap, Airport, Cantonment.
Kemari District
Kemari with a population of 1,833,864,
SITE, Baldia, Harbor, and Maripur.
In Pakistan, the Union Council is the major governmental institution. Union Council is supervised by Union Nazim and each union council is consist of 13 elected councilors
Baldia town
Baldia Town, located in the city’s western region. The community has been one of the city’s most desirable places to live. Baldia town has a great location, investors also find it to be very profitable to invest and receive good returns. Baldia Town plots in Karachi are for sale and are available at budget-friendly prices.
Bin Qasim Town
East of Karachi is where Bin Qasim Town is situated. Bin Qasim is an integral part of Karachi that is located in the area north of Port Qasim. It’s been 21 years since this town was founded. Seven union councils were created for Bin Qasim Town under the Local Government Ordinance of 2001. Even though Bin Qasim Town is a little bit away from Karachi’s nosy surrounding, the town still has amenities. This town is well-liked by people because it is connected to Karachi’s second-largest port.
Bin Qasim Town offers every amenity, from transportation to education. There are parks where you can relax and walk to mosques where you can pray. The abundance of amenities demonstrates that there is interest in this area for real estate purchases. Therefore, invest in new housings projects in Karachi’s, Bin Qasim town to maximize your savings.
Gadap Town
Gadap town Karachi provides its residents with a wide range of fundamental facilities and amenities in addition to well-built homes. The residents’ daily lives are made simple by the constant and affordable electricity supply, as well as the ample supply of gas and clean water, which are all available 24/7. A variety of residential plots and commercial plot in Karachi are available in the affordable residential community of Gadap Town, making it ideal for real estate investment and home purchases.
Gulshan-E-Iqbal
In Karachi, there is a substantial residential and commercial area called Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town. The largest urban residential area in Karachi, Gulshan e Iqbal is on the eastern side of the city. Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi is one of the top neighborhoods due to its accessibility to numerous markets, shopping centers, and other entertainment options. Due to its vast area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal has been divided into 19 blocks making it one of the largest neighborhoods in the city.
Jamshed Town
The society of Jamshed town intended to facilitate middle-class families’ access to affordable housing. The availability of basic amenities that are readily available in most areas is a common feature among all areas when buying or renting a property in Jamshed Town. Modern conveniences and everyday necessities abound in Jamshed Town.
Kemari Town
western portions of Karachi, including the port, a long stretch of sandy beaches, tiny islands, and mangrove forests, were collectively referred to as Kemari Town.
Korangi Town
There are nine union councils in the sizable Karachi neighborhood known as Korangi Town. There are two of Pakistan’s largest oil refineries in this industrial area.
Due to a variety of factors, businesses in Korangi Town, Karachi, have a lot of potential. First, there is a large population, and second, they all fall into different income brackets. The shops, offices, factories, warehouses, and other retail spaces in this area are also well-liked. In the area, it’s simple to find commercial properties for sale or rent.
Landhi Town
In an eastern part of Karachi, landhi is an industrial municipality. Landhi is a middle-class community. Great educational institutions like National University are located in Landhi Town (FAST). One of Karachi’s four largest industrial estates, Landhi Town, is where a new 250-acre (1.0 km2) industrial estate for small- and medium-sized businesses will be built.
Liaquatabad Town
The town of Liaquatabad is located in the centre of the city. Liaquatabad offers private residences and plots in a wide range of sizes for very affordable prices. Water, power, and gas are among the basic services that are currently offered in the area. It appears to be the ideal investment opportunity with good returns because properties are available for affordable prices sand are close to many populated and notable areas of the city.
Liyari Town
Lyari could represent a famous area in Pakistan’s Karachi. It is one of Karachi’s most frequently settled regions and the area with the most people.
Malir Town
Malir Cantonment is located in Karachi’s east. It is under Pakistan army and defense ministries. The ideal reason for people to buy a house in this top notch secured area and live in these residential plots of Karachi. Malir Cantt is one of Karachi’s most desirable areas, you must exercise caution when investing here. Let’s take a look at the house prices in Malir Cantt to get a general idea. These rates may change over time.
New Karachi Town
In the Pakistani province of Sindh, New Karachi Town is a sizable neighborhood of Karachi City in the north. With a population close to two thirds of a million, it was once a large town and is now one of the largest areas of Karachi’s urban zone. With a few schools and an academy, more than a dozen private hospitals and medical facilities, more than 100 mosques, a large number of markets and shopping centers, etc. it is a very modern and well-equipped area.
North Nazimabad Town
North Nazimabad is a town for numerous investors and tenants from all over the city are drawn to the area by its enviable location, cutting-edge infrastructure, and accessibility to basic amenities and facilities. The best place for you to make an investment is in North Nazimabad. It is a location of great attraction for both investors and residents due to its accessibility and growth.
Saddar Town
A shining example of opulent living in the core of Karachi is Saddar town. Located close to Karachi’s busiest neighborhoods and downtown. For those who want to invest in the town of Saddar to get the international living standards. Saddar has various investing opportunity and has new projects in Karachi.
Shah Faisal Town
King Faisal, the late king of Saudi Arabia, is remembered by the name of this densely populated area, Shah Faisal Town. Malir River Bridge, which also runs from Korangi to Shah Faisal Town, is the longest bridge in Pakistan. Shah Faisal town has a proximity to Karachi’s main thoroughfares, residents can easily access the area’s public infrastructure.
S.I.T.E Town
Sindh Industrial and Trading Estate (SITE), inspired the name of SITE Town, which was established in the western region of Karachi, Pakistan. Many industrial opportunities are adhere at this location and investment in commercial plot are reliable in this area.
Gulberg town
Gulberg Town is on the eastern side of Karachi. Along with North Nazimabad Town, this town had the distinction of being one of the most literate middle- and upper-middle-class neighborhood in the city. There were many coaching facilities in Gulberg Town, one of which is C.A.M.P. Collegiate, which is situated in Block 10 of Federal.B.Area.
Orangi town
Orangi Town is a relatively small Karachi neighborhood in the north. The town, which was located in the city’s northwest, was founded in 2001 and abandoned in 2011. People of Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi, Muhajir, and many other origins coexist here, making it one of the most multicultural areas. The town is not overrun with people and can be a pleasant place to live.
