Gadani, located near Karachi Pakistan, is the world’s third-largest ship-breaking yard. Up to 1980s, it was the world’s largest in terms of area and capacity.
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Frere Hall – A Stunning Colonial Heritage in Karachi, Pakistan
If you want to experience the true splendor of colonial heritage in Pakistan, then you should pay a visit to famed Frere Hall. This is a historic structure that showcases the once might of British Raj era. Frere Hall was constructed as a nod to namesake Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere. Frere was a prominent figure who played a major role in Karachi’s economic expansion.
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The Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta, Pakistan
Thatta is an old city that has a past that is as extensive as it is rich. As the medieval capital of Pakistan’s Sindh province, Thatta has come to know many different rulers over its long history. These various rulers and their respective cultures have all left their impact on this diverse city, but perhaps no one has left more of an impression on the city than the 17th-century Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. What was his impact you may ask? The Shah Jahan Mosque, otherwise known as the most beautiful mosque in all of Pakistan.
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Jehangir Kothari Parade in Karachi
Given to the city of Karachi by Seth Jehangir Hormusji Kothari in 1919, the prominent businessman actually gave the city a beautiful tourist attraction, drawing in not only money but attention to this place.
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Pottery and other Handicrafts of Hala in Sindh Province
To the left of the Indus River in the Sindh province, you will find a little bit lively town of Hala. It is the home of the Kashi artisans, who have been plying their art since ancient times. Amongst its most popular handicrafts is pottery. Its glazed ceramic terra cotta pieces are quite popular in Pakistan and beyond.
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