Clifton Karachi

Clifton (Urdu: کلفٹن ) is one of the neighbourhoods of Saddar Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Demographic:-

There are several ethnic groups in Clifton including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, Tanoli, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of Saddar Town is estimated to be nearly one million.

Location:-

Clifton lies in the southern area of Saddar Town. Clifton has been a residential place of the rich and famous people of Karachi since the independence of Pakistan. South of Clifton lies Clifton Beach, Pakistan's most popular beach. Many tourists or overseas Pakistanis who are visiting are often surprised to see that property prices in Clifton can be comparable to those internationally with certain residences that are spread over 2000 yards and belong to the elite, valued at around $3 million. However, due to the unofficial nature of Pakistan's property market, it is virtually impossible to support this claim with legal documentation.

Sites of Interest and landmarks:-

•    Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi
•    Jehangir Kothari Parade (1922), along with the Katrak Bandstand and Lady Lloyd Pier. The Pier enabled people to walk towards the sea, but over the years the sea has retreated.
•    Bagh-e-Ibne Qasim
•    Mohatta Palace was the last residence of sisters Fatima Jinnah and Shireen Jinnah. It has now been converted into a museum.
•    Constructed in the 1970s, the Do (two) and Teen (three) Talwar (swords) monuments on main Clifton Road are important landmarks.
•    Boat Basin Park
•    Park Towers

Houses:-

•    70 Clifton is a famous residence, belonging to late Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, President of Pakistan in the early 1970s which was later used as a sub-jail for his daughter Benazir Bhutto, who later became a prime minister of Pakistan in the late eighties and in the mid-nineties for a second time. Mir Murtaza Bhutto, the elder son of Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto, also lived there and was assassinated near the main gate of 70 Clifton Road by the police in the late 1990s.

Consulates:-

A number of consulates are located in this areas. These are:

• Consulate of Germany
• Consulate of Islamic Republic of Iran
• Consulate of Italy
• Consulate of Russia
• Deputy High Commission of the United Kingdom

Shopping Centers:- 

Located on Teen Talwar, the Gulf Shopping Mall is one of the most famous malls of the town. People from all around the country visit this place. Here, you can find all types of things, but it mostly specializes in clothes for ladies and traditional shoes and bangles. The other shopping mall is Uzma Center which also provides and caters the same variety of items provided in the latter mall. One of the most famous is Ashiana as thhub of all exclusive clothes and you can find a great variety of clothes and materials.
Near Ashiana is Forum, a recently built modern mall of Karachi and provides an outlook on the modernization which is taking place in the country. It is a two-storey mall with offices of various companies on the top of it. Park Towers, also known as The Point, is one of the most sophisticated malls of Clifton. Opposite the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, this mall provides a range of amenities, including brand outlets, international chain restaurants, supermarkets, mobile shops, ice cream parlours and fashion line clothing shops. It is a huge mall with modern elevators and a small capsule lift. Local brands like Sputnik Footwear, Amir Adnan, Khaadi and English Boot House are present here.
Now, Clifton Road has become a commercial centre, known for its availability of high-quality goods. Wealthy people from all around Karachi and Pakistan come to shop here.
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Underpass:-

Another addition on the main Clifton Road is the KPT underpass, which is located between the two monuments mentioned above. The underpass was completed in 2006 with the main purpose of giving drivers a non-stop pass through. It has created several problems:
•    No right turns are possible.
•    Only private vehicles are allowed to travel through the underpass; thus, those using buses or coaches suffer long, circuitous travel routes because they can not use it.
•    In the monsoon season, the underpass is often flooded.
This underpass has generated much criticism because of the way it is designed; Pakistan's leading newspapers have published articles reflecting on its turn-offs.

Places of Worship:-

The freedom of religious practice enjoyed by different sects in Karachi is demonstrated by the fact that the Ismaili Jamat Khana is on the main Schon Circle Road. There is also a rather large Hindu temple at Clifton Promenade that is quite visible thanks to its large red flag. The temple is also holy to Karachi's Sikh community, which numbers around 2000 to 3000.

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