Cinema in Karachi
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Cinema in Karachi or Kariwood
had its golden days in 1960s when some of the prominent film studios were located in Karachi
, making films for the viewership of a large and growing working-class population
.
With a metropolitan area
hosting South Asia's second most populated city, the film viewership is still popular in Karachi. However, the interest has shifted more towards the Hollywood
and other international productions. One of the reasons for the shifting trends is attributed to the moving of film-making industry to Lahore
, locally termed as Lollywood
.
In 1960s and 1970s Karachi was the centre of the Pakistan
i film industry with a host of cinemas
and film studios located in this city. Watching movies at the cinemas were major pastime and recreation activities. However, in 1980s two major changes came about:
These changes resulted in the closure of many movie theater
s, and majority of them were converted into shopping mall
s or apartment blocks.
of Karachi. Most effective of them all is the trend of the annual international Kara Film Festival
since 2001.
due to the the boom of private channels like ARY,GEO,Ajj,hum andVibe many dramas and play are based in karachi and actors have their residence in affluent suburbs of karachi.since 2005 thousands of plays on television and on thatre have been produced.
s in Karachi. Most of the cinema houses today present a variety of English
, Pashto, Punjabi
, and Urdu
language films. Many of the cinemas built earlier than 1947 were called "Talkies" which was eventually dropped in favour of the word "Cinema". In 1917, there were around 119 cinemas in Karachi that has been reduced to just 34 in 2007. Moreover, 1977 is considered as a peak year of cinema industry in Karachi when 110 cinemas were running with full occupancy .
Kariwood
Cinema in Karachi or Kariwood had its golden days in 1960s when some of the prominent film studios were located in Karachi, making films for the viewership of a large and growing middle class as well working-class population....
had its golden days in 1960s when some of the prominent film studios were located in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, making films for the viewership of a large and growing working-class population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
.
With a metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
hosting South Asia's second most populated city, the film viewership is still popular in Karachi. However, the interest has shifted more towards the Hollywood
Cinema of the United States
The cinema of the United States, also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Its history is sometimes separated into four main periods: the silent film era, classical Hollywood cinema, New Hollywood, and the contemporary period...
and other international productions. One of the reasons for the shifting trends is attributed to the moving of film-making industry to Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
, locally termed as Lollywood
Lollywood
Lollywood refers to the Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore. The word "Lollywood" was first coined in the summer of 1989 in the now defunct magazine "Glamour" published from Karachi by a gossip columnist Saleem Nasir. The film industry in Lahore started in 1929 with the opening of...
.
History of cinema in Karachi
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i film industry with a host of cinemas
Movie theater
A movie theater, cinema, movie house, picture theater, film theater is a venue, usually a building, for viewing motion pictures ....
and film studios located in this city. Watching movies at the cinemas were major pastime and recreation activities. However, in 1980s two major changes came about:
- First, the film-industry moved to Lahore. Also there has been a notable growth of Pashto films industry in PeshawarPeshawarPeshawar is the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the administrative center and central economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan....
. - Second, the arrival of Videocassette recorderVideocassette recorderThe videocassette recorder , is a type of electro-mechanical device that uses removable videocassettes that contain magnetic tape for recording analog audio and analog video from broadcast television so that the images and sound can be played back at a more convenient time...
so that people could watch movies in the comfort of their homes.
These changes resulted in the closure of many movie theater
Movie theater
A movie theater, cinema, movie house, picture theater, film theater is a venue, usually a building, for viewing motion pictures ....
s, and majority of them were converted into shopping mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
s or apartment blocks.
Revitalization
Amidst the growing concerns over the decline of the industry and viewership, and the need for revitalization, a number of initiatives have been taken at the cultural landscapeCultural landscape
Cultural Landscapes have been defined by the World Heritage Committee as distinct geographical areas or properties uniquely "..represent[ing] the combined work of nature and of man.."....
of Karachi. Most effective of them all is the trend of the annual international Kara Film Festival
Kara Film Festival
The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi....
since 2001.
- Pakistani drama and play industry:
due to the the boom of private channels like ARY,GEO,Ajj,hum andVibe many dramas and play are based in karachi and actors have their residence in affluent suburbs of karachi.since 2005 thousands of plays on television and on thatre have been produced.
Movie theatres in Karachi
There are numerous movie theaterMovie theater
A movie theater, cinema, movie house, picture theater, film theater is a venue, usually a building, for viewing motion pictures ....
s in Karachi. Most of the cinema houses today present a variety of English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Pashto, Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
, and Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
language films. Many of the cinemas built earlier than 1947 were called "Talkies" which was eventually dropped in favour of the word "Cinema". In 1917, there were around 119 cinemas in Karachi that has been reduced to just 34 in 2007. Moreover, 1977 is considered as a peak year of cinema industry in Karachi when 110 cinemas were running with full occupancy .
List of cinemas in Karachi
| Cinema | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Afshan | Waheed Murad Road | Open |
| Alif Laila | Saeedabad Saeedabad Saeedabad is one of the neighbourhoods of Baldia Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Saeedabad including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Hindko Speaking Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Amber | Bahadrabad Bahadrabad Bahadrabad is an intermediate Village Panchayat in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the six development blocks in Haridwar district under which many developed villages come, including Khedli, Kisanpur, Rohalki , Bongla, Sitapur, Alipur.... |
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| Anjuman | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Arshi | Federal B. Area Federal B. Area Federal B Area is a residential area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Federal B Area including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Atrium Cinemas | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Badar | Kemari Kemari Kemari is a form of football that was popular in Japan during the Heian Period. Kemari has been revived in modern times.-History:The first evidence of kemari is from A.D.644. The rules were standardized from the 13th century. It was the first Japanese sport to become highly developed.The game was... |
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| Bambino Bambino Cinema The Bambino Cinema, is located in the Saddar Town of Karachi.It was built in the 1960s and was also the first cinema in Karachi to be equipped with 70mm screen and projection equipment. Its also the first theater in Pakistan with two balconies. The first film shown in this process was David Lean's... |
Garden Road | Open |
| Capital | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Capri | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Casino | Malir | Closed |
| Chamman | Pak Colony Pak Colony Pak Colony is one of the neighbourhoods of SITE Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Pak Colony including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Chandni | Sabzi Mandi | Closed |
| Cineplex 1 | Clifton Clifton, Karachi Clifton is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.-Demographics:There are several ethnic groups in Clifton including Pakhtuns, Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Balochs, Memons, Tanolis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Cineplex 2 | Clifton Clifton, Karachi Clifton is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.-Demographics:There are several ethnic groups in Clifton including Pakhtuns, Muhajirs, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Balochs, Memons, Tanolis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Crown | Lyari Lyari Lyari is one of the neighbourhoods of Lyari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Lyari including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| De Luxe | Maripur Maripur Maripur or Mauripur is one of the neighbourhoods of Kiamari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Maripur including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Delight | Sher Shah | Open |
| Dilshad | SITE Town SITE Town SITE Town is a town in western part of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan and is named after the Sindh Industrial and Trading Estate , which forms the heart of the town. The town is bordered by Gadap Town to the north, Liaquatabad and North Nazimabad to the east across the Orangi Nala stream, Lyari and... |
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| Drive Inn 1 | Stadium Road | Closed |
| Drive inn 2 | Stadium Road | Closed |
| Empire Qismat | Mission Road | Closed |
| Eroz | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Falcon | Maripur Maripur Maripur or Mauripur is one of the neighbourhoods of Kiamari Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Maripur including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Filmistan | Teen Hatti | Closed |
| Firdous | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Fleet Club | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Ghalib | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Glaxy | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Godin | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Gulistan | Landhi Landhi Landhi is one of the neighbourhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Landhi including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslims... |
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| Gulshan | Malir | Closed |
| Gulzar | Malir | Closed |
| Hollywood | Bahadrabad Bahadrabad Bahadrabad is an intermediate Village Panchayat in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the six development blocks in Haridwar district under which many developed villages come, including Khedli, Kisanpur, Rohalki , Bongla, Sitapur, Alipur.... |
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| Irum | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Jubilee | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Khayyam | Nursery Nursery, Karachi Nursery is a suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. on sharah-e-faisal It neighbors Jamshed Town. Over 99% of the population is Muslim.... |
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| King | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Kiran | Manghopir Manghopir Manghopir or Mangopir is one of the neighbourhoods of Gadap Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Manghopir including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Koh-e-Noor | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Kumar | Napier Road Napier Road Napier Road is situated in the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan and is named after Charles Napier, the first British Governor of the Sindh province.... |
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| Lalazar | Qaidabad Qaidabad Qaidabad or Quaidabad is one of the neighbourhoods of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.- External links :* .... |
Open |
| Liberty Liberty Cinema Liberty Cinema is an Art Deco 1200 seater single screen Movie theater in Mumbai, India. Since the cinema was built in 1947, the year of Indian Independence, its founder Habib Hoosein decided to name it "Liberty". Liberty screens Bollywood hindi movies... |
Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Light House | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Luxery | Airport Airport An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport... |
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| Lyric | Garden Road | Closed |
| Lyric 2 | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Mayfair | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Majestic | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Masood | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Mehar | Landhi Landhi Landhi is one of the neighbourhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Landhi including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslims... |
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| Mehfil | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Mehtab | Landhi Landhi Landhi is one of the neighbourhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Landhi including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslims... |
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| Metro | Orangi | Open |
| Mizrab | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Murree Drive Inn | Rashid Minhas Road | Closed |
| Musarrat | Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Nafees | Malir | Closed |
| Nageena | Kemari Kemari Kemari is a form of football that was popular in Japan during the Heian Period. Kemari has been revived in modern times.-History:The first evidence of kemari is from A.D.644. The rules were standardized from the 13th century. It was the first Japanese sport to become highly developed.The game was... |
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| Nargis | Qaidabad Qaidabad Qaidabad or Quaidabad is one of the neighbourhoods of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.- External links :* .... |
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| Naseem | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Nasheman | Waheed Murad Road | Open |
| Nasreen | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Nayab | Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Naz | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Nering | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Nigar | Juna Market | Open |
| Nishat | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Noor Mehal | Napier Road Napier Road Napier Road is situated in the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan and is named after Charles Napier, the first British Governor of the Sindh province.... |
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| Novelty | Teen Hatti | Closed |
| Odeon | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Opera | Federal B. Area Federal B. Area Federal B Area is a residential area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.There are several ethnic groups in Federal B Area including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| P.A.F. | Drigh Road | Closed |
| P.N.S. Bahadur | ? | Closed |
| P.N.S. Dakiar | ? | Closed |
| P.N.S. Dilawar | ? | Closed |
| P.N.S. Hamaliya | ? | Closed |
| P.N.S. Karsaz | ? | Closed |
| P.N.S. Shafa | ? | Closed |
| Palace | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Paradise | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Piccadilly | Malir Cantt | Closed |
| Picture House | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Plaza | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Prince | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Princess | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Qaisar | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Queen | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Raj Mehal | Sher Shah | Open |
| Rang Mehal | Sher Shah | Open |
| Reagle | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Regent | Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Relex | Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Renu | Garden Road | Open again in 2008 |
| Reu | Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Rex Rex Cinema The Rex Cinema may refer to:* The Cinema Rex in Abadan, Iran, noted for the 1978 Cinema Rex fire* The Rex, Berkhamsted, a Grade II listed cinema in Hertfordshire, England, UK... |
Saddar Saddar Saddar is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Saddar is the central business district of Karachi. 'Saddar' generally means 'centre' and also 'head' .... |
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| Ritz | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Rivoli | Waheed Murad Road | Closed |
| Roxy | Napier Road Napier Road Napier Road is situated in the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan and is named after Charles Napier, the first British Governor of the Sindh province.... |
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| Rubi | Saeedabad Saeedabad Saeedabad is one of the neighbourhoods of Baldia Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Saeedabad including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Hindko Speaking Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim... |
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| Saba | New Karachi | Open |
| Sanam | Malir | Closed |
| Sangam | Drigh Road | Open |
| Sangeet | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Scala | Garden Road | Closed |
| Shabana | Malir | Closed |
| Shabnam | Drigh Road | Open |
| Shalimar | Nazimabad Nazimabad Nazimabad is a middle-class suburb of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Nazimabad was developed starting in 1952 to settle Muslim refugees in Pakistan. This suburb was named after Khawaja Nazimuddin who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan, and later the second Prime Minister of Pakistan as well... |
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| Shama | Drigh Road | Closed |
| Sheesh Mehal | Landhi Landhi Landhi is one of the neighbourhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Landhi including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslims... |
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| Shehzad | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
Open |
| Shirin | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Shirin | New Karachi | Open |
| Society | Lasbela Lasbela (Karachi) Lasbela neighborhood is located in Jamsheed Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The Lasbela bridge is over Lyari River and one of the most important bridges in Karachi.sabri Hotel, Chishti Bakery, Aone Cloth House, Naseem Cloth Market... |
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| Star | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Super | Napier Road Napier Road Napier Road is situated in the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan and is named after Charles Napier, the first British Governor of the Sindh province.... |
Closed |
| Taj Mehal | Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road aka M.A. Jinnah Road is a major road of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was formerly known as Bandar Road i.e. Port Road. It begins at Port of Karachi and ends at Super Highway which connects Karachi with Hyderabad.-Buildings:... |
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| Tasvir Mehal | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
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| Venus | Liaquatabad Liaquatabad Liaquatabad is a neighborhood of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Liaquatabad was named after Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.... |
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| Zeenat | Korangi Korangi Korangi is one of the neighborhoods of Landhi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Korangi Town is a town in the eastern parts of Karachi, Pakistan, south of the Malir River... |
Open |
See also
- Cinema of PakistanCinema of PakistanThe cinema of Pakistan refers to Pakistan's film industry. Most of the feature films shot in Pakistan are in Urdu language but may also include films in English, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi or Sindhi languages....
- List of Pakistani films
- List of Lollywood films
- List of Pakistani actors & actresses