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Orangi
Orangi ( sd, اورنگي, ur, ) is a municipality approximately in an area that forms much of the northwestern part of Karachi, Pakistan. When grouped with the neighboring municipality of Baldia Town, the Orangi-Baldia population is estimated to be over two million. Orangi is Asia's and the world's largest slum, with a population of 2.4 million, twice that of Mexico's Ciudad Neza, Mexico City (1.2 million) and more than twice that of India's Dharavi, Mumbai (1 million).Multiple sources:Dharavi in Mumbai is no longer Asia's largest slum Clara Lewis, ''The Times of India'' (6 July 2011) * * * * * * * * * * * * While Orangi is the largest of Karachi's mostly unplanned settlement, much of Orangi does receive municipal services. History Following the Partition of India and creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a separate country for Muslims of India in 1947, a large influx of Muslim refugees from India began moving into Karachi. The Pakistani government began granti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iqbal Baloch Colony
Iqbal Baloch Colony ( ur, اقبال بلوچ کالونی ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. This colony is situated in sector 11-1/2, which is the largest sector of orangi town in population. There are several ethnic groups in Iqbal Baloch Colony including Muhajirs, |
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mominabad
Mominabad ( ur, مومن آباد ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Moinabad including Muhajirs, , |
Baloch Goth
Baloch Goth ( ur, بلوچ گوٹھ ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Baloch Goth including Muhajirs, , |
Data Nagar
Data Nagar ( ur, داتا نگر ) is a residential neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of Karachi West district, but was part of the Orangi Town borough until that was disbanded in 2011. The neighbourhood was named after a famous Sufi, Hazrat Bābā Farīduddīn Mas'ūd Data Ganjshakar. There are several ethnic groups in Orangi Town including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras and Ismailis Isma'ilism ( ar, الإسماعيلية, al-ʾIsmāʿīlīyah) is a branch or sub-sect of Shia Islam. The Isma'ili () get their name from their acceptance of Imam Isma'il ibn Jafar as the appointed spiritual successor (imām) to Ja'far al-Sa .... References External links Karachi Website Neighbourhoods of Karachi Orangi Town {{Karachi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghabool Town
Gabol Colony ( ur, گبول کالونی ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Orangi Town including speakers, Sindhi, |
Ghaziabad (Karachi)
Ghaziabad ( ur, غازی آباد ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Ghaziabad including Muhajirs, , |
Hanifabad
Hanifabad ( ur, حنیف آباد ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in including Muhajirs, |
Bilal Colony
Bilal Colony ( ur, بلال کالونی ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, , |
Chisti Nagar
Chisti Nagar or Chishti Nagar ( ur, چشتی نگر ) is a residential neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. Dawn (newspaper), Published 8 October 2012, Retrieved 20 May 2022 It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haryana Colony
Haryana Colony ( ur, ہریانہ کالونی ) is a neighbourhood in the Al-Sadaf Colony municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Orangi Town including Muhajirs, , [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madina Colony (Orangi Town)
Madina Colony ( ur, مدینہ کالونی ) is a neighbourhood in the Orangi municipality of Karachi, Pakistan. It is administered as part of district, but was part of the borough until that was disbanded in 2011. There are several ethnic groups in Madina Colony including Muhajirs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
