Introduction:
Karachi is the largest city in the country, as well as the provincial capital of Sindh, which is oil and an economic, cultural and industrial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with people tallying more than fifteen million. Karachi is located in the Arabian Sea and it is the biggest and a principal port city of Pakistan, which having two major seaports Karachi Port and Port Qassim, most of trading and business belong to this city.
Karachi was earlier a small fishing town that only began to grow into an industrialized city due to the development that was brought about by the British Colonial masters in the 19th Century. Lahore was at the forefront of the movement for the creation of Pakistan providing a capital to the new born country after independence in 1947. The colonial architecture of structures such as the Frere Hall and Empress Market as well as contemporary high rises and markets tell a rich history of the city.
Pakistani culture is very diverse and Karachi is home to people from all the four provinces and speaking every language of the country. It is reflected in the variety of the restaurants offering the dishes which include biryani, nihari and seafood. It is also a great educational hub of the country attending universities like the University of Karachi and Institute of Business Administration (IBA).
However, owing to the economy and cultures, the city has its own downside to the traffic hold-up, pollution, and bad planning of infrastructure development in Karachi. However, its stiff and perseverant population makes the city to carry on pushing forward as Pakistan’s commercial and financial nerve center. They include Clifton Beach , Quaid-e-Azzam’s Mausoleum , Morata Palace among others, which gives an added value to the City, making Karachi must visit for the majority and tourists in particular. Despite, its problems and crises Karachi continues to be the city of dynamism and opportunities.
History:
Karachi the largest city of Pakistan today has a history that dates back for a few centuries now. Formerly a mere fisherman cabin of Kolache established by Sindhi and Baloch settlers on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The settlement evolved with time, quickly becoming an important hub due to the location along major trade between South Asia, Middle East Asia and Central Asia. The city began to gain importance in the end part of the 18th century when local chiefs began to put up defenses for invasion. By the beginning of the 19th century, a ruling of Taper dynasty of Sindh was in the control of the area.
In 1839, the British East India Company incorporated Karachi into its territory and from then Karachi thrived as the chief trading base and navy station. During the British rule of India Karachi went through Urbanization process and emerged into a modern city molding roads Railways and the Karachi port. While today’s Frere Hall and Empress Market indicate the era of growth, many such structures are yet to survive.
Post-independence in 1947 Karachi was adopted as Pakistan’s first capital because the city represented culture and economic development. Millions of migrants from India settled in the city to support as well as build the city, but the new settlers posed problems especially in the areas of shelter and settlements. Even though the occurrence of capital to Islamabad in the 1960s Karachi was still the financial and industrial hub of the country.
With time, the city of Karachi has emerged into one of South Asia’s most melting pots of cultures, languages, and religion. This paper shows that like any other city, Karachi has its own challenges including political instabilities, urbanization and environmental problems; nonetheless, the historical background of Karachi does not fade away. Today, places like Quaid- e-Azam Mausoleum’s and Morata Palace museum build the characteristics of Karachi as a city of historical significance.
Overview:
Pakistan’s largest and the fifth most populous city in the world, Karachi is a fast-moving city recognized as the financial and cultural capital of Pakistan. Karachi is situated at the coast of the Arabian sea in Sindh province and is an important center for commerce, production, learning and recreation. Market has more than 15 million people that contribute to ethnic diversities, languages, and traditions are also similar to the diversities of Pakistan. It also plays the role of the financial hub of the country; lots of large business corporations, factories and industrial estates, and Pakistan’s two principal sea ports, Karachi Port and Port of Qasim, are located in this region.
Traditionally it was a sub-port city for the fishing village of Kolachi, gradually Karachi progressed as an urban city during the British Rule in the second half of the 19th century. Pakistani migration to Karachi transformed the city during the years following the new country’s creation in 1947; Karachi served as Pakistan’s first capital.
It is undergoing through the culture centers that embrace the Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum, Mohatta Palace and Clifton Beach. It is also a Vice City for arts and culture as the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) and popular events like Karachi Literature Festival would point out. The food options available in Karachi are undoubtedly fitting it as a food haven with options that consists of Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi and other international dishes.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that Karachi has a number of problems: rapid growth, lack of develop infrastructure, environmental issues. However, the spirit and spirit of the city are unbeatable because citizens have not lost the desire to advance. Exploring Karachi’s history and the culture shocks in the city, one finds that Karachi has got enormous importance and unbounded potentiality to be one of the most strategically important cities in the entire world.
Universities:
This mega city of Pakistan is education city with larger number of university and higher education institutions. The city also boasts of a wide myriad of learning institutions in areas of science, technology, business, medicine, arts and social sciences. Some of those include; University of Karachi (KU) which was founded in the year 1951. KU is one of the largest and oldest universities located in Pakistan and widely known for producing research-based and a diverse number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Due to it large size of land, the institution has a reputation of admitting students from all ends of the country and even internationally.
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) was established in 1955 with the support of United States Agency for International Development USAID and University Of Southern California USC and it is one of the oldest and the first MBA programs of Pakistan. With a very high academic preparedness, IBA is home to many prominent business people and successful entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
In the filed of medicine, Aga Khan University (AKU) has set the pace as an international university. AKU was founded in 1983 and is recognized as providing Medical education at its best with research facilities and established hospitals make it a benchmark in medical facility. Other universities include Dow University of Health Sciences, Hamdard university, Iqra university and Habib university all of which provide unique facilities and value for the student experience.
Universities in Karachi are the part of the academic institutions which have big impact on the development of human capital in Pakistan. The city has education facilities including some public institutions under pressure with environment challenges such as overcrowding, inadequate facilities, etc; but the educational institutions remain relevant, providing education to various graduates, who are active players in the local and international market. In conclusion with its intense academic culture Karachi continues to be a model city for tertiary education in the region.
Top level university:
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan and a center of education that has some of the most prestigious universities in Pakistan that have got Place at national as well as at the international level. Of them all, the Aga Khan University (AKU) ranked as one among the best universities in the world. Located in Southern Iran, AKU began in 1983 and has quickly attained a reputation for having one of the best medical schools, research facilities, and hospitals. With particular focus on innovation and quality it has always been among the best universities in Pakistan and other countries. Similarly the teaching hospital that owns this medical school is a modern teaching hospital that is used as a model in the region for healthcare provider.
Another famous institution is the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) it is also one of the most reputable institutions not only because of its excellent educational schemes and good business schools. IBA was established in 1955 with assistance from the University of Southern California and is known to churning out some of the most successful business men and women in Pakistan. Some of its specialty areas are economics, finance, and data sciences are its hot favorites.
NED University of Engineering and Technology, was founded in 1921, and is amongst the premier engineering universities in Pakistan. Well established for its support to industrial and technological growth, NED provides a diverse field of engineering and is recognized highly for its academic standards and research innovations.
Currently the university has 27,000 students, and it is reckoned to be one of the oldest university in Pakistan, established in 1951 as the University of Karachi (KU). It is famous for its research output in categories of science, art, and social studies. Given it has a large campus and many departments, KU is able to enroll multi-talented students, and is one of the leading research institutions.
They also help Karachi to maintain the status of the educational city and are extremely important for the life and development of intellectuals and professionals in Pakistan. Educationists and scholars from all over the world spurs with the commitment of both universities to proffer immense academic achievement, disseminating innovation and research in their region and across the globe.
Habib university:
Habib University is a liberal arts and sciences university situated in Karachi, Pakistan and is on the emerging list of outstanding higher learning institution due to its uniqueness in the type of knowledge delivery system adopted. Habib University was founded in 2014 and its founding received inspiration from a desire to create a university to offer quality education like no other university in Pakistan while at the same time operating in a context that is culturally and intellectually familiar. The university focus on critical thinking, creativity and ethical leadership so that the students can solve different issues in the global society and at the same time remain rooted in their multiplied cultures.
Among the undergraduate courses, Habib University provides Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Social Development and Policy and Communication and Design. Another feature of the university is also that it has a unique course curriculum inspired by the eastern as well as the western tradition of learning.
It is a well-endowed campus with well lit classroom; modern research laboratories; art studios; and a library that contains a vast collection of books. It also has a very active students lives which include social and cultural activities through clubs, events, and organize culture. Another area demonstrated at Habib University is an international affiliation with such prestigious universities as Stanford University, Pitzer College, and the University of California Berkeley.
One of the many interesting strategic objectives of Habib University is to provide more students with access to quality education. being committed to providing fresh talents from the diverse socio-economic background the Habib University Talent Outreach, Promotion, and Support (HU TOPS) scholarship program is designed to offer good scholarships and opportunities for optimizing financial aid.
Currently, being an institution devoted to liberal arts education, Habib University has become the outstanding pioneer in the mentioned field in the state of Pakistan. It endeavours to produce students who are socially and academically responsible in order to positively impact society nationally and internationally.