Karachi Cantonment, Military cantonment district in Karachi, Pakistan.
Description
Karachi Cantonment is a military-based urban district in Karachi that serves administrative functions alongside its military role. It is home to the country's largest railway station and several major public facilities.
History
The area was established as a military base by the British Army in 1942 and came under Pakistan Army control following the 1947 partition of India. This founding shaped its structure and purpose in the decades that followed.
Culture
The area displays a mix of military and civilian architecture, with buildings like St. Anthony's Church and the Fleet Club reflecting different communities. This blend shapes how the neighborhood looks and feels in everyday life.
Practical
The district is managed by the Cantonment Board, which provides basic services like sanitation and road maintenance. Visitors can expect an established infrastructure with public facilities and transportation connections.
Did you know?
The Dumlottee Wells, built in 1881, supplied water through a system designed by British engineers. This historic water infrastructure reflects the area's long technical history.
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Mazar-e-Quaid
2.9 km
Mohatta Palace
3.7 km
Frere Hall
1.2 km
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
3.8 km
National Museum of Pakistan
2.8 km
Quaid-e-Azam House
1.1 km
Karachi Zoo
3.9 km
Empress Market
2.1 km
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
3.7 km
Masjid e Tooba
3.7 km
Ocean Towers
2.4 km
MCB Tower
3.6 km
TDF Ghar
3.2 km
Nisar Shaheed Park
3.1 km
Khaliq Deena Hall
3.5 km
Teen Talwar
2.1 kmNasla Tower
1.8 km
Hill Park, Karachi
3.3 km
Karachi Municipal Corporation Building
3.7 km
Freemasons Lodge Building
1.9 km
Jheel Park
3 km
Holy Trinity Cathedral
1.5 km
Monument to Christ the King
1.7 kmCity Railway Colony
3.3 km
Quaid-e-Azam House
1.2 km
Polish Consulate General in Karachi
2.6 km
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi
1.5 km
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