Akhtar Colony () is a neighborhood in
Karachi East District in
Karachi
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Pakistan
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. It was previously administered as part of
Jamshed Town. It was named after Akhter Paganwala.
There are several ethnic groups in Akhter colony and they include:
Muhajirs,
Punjabis
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Sindhis
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Kashmiris
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Seraikis,
Pakhtuns,
Balochies, Hazarwal. The population of Akhtar Colony is estimated to be nearly 100,000. Over 70% of the population is Muslim with Christians.
In Akhtar Colony, there are five sectors A, B, C, D & E.
Local leaders / administrators of Union administration of Akhter colony.
** Nazim / Chairman
Malik Akhter Supro - 2001~2005
Zahoor Jadoon - 2005~2010
Nadeem Akhter Arian - 2015~2020
Hamid Hussain - 2023 till present
** Naib Nazim / Vice Chairman
Nadeem Akhter Arain - 2001~2005
Anthony Naveed - 2005~2010
Bimla Rose Mary - 2015~2020
Ayub Sabir - 2023 tll present
References
External links
Karachi website - Archived
Neighbourhoods of Karachi
Jamshed Town
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