Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Gulshan-e-Iqbal is a residential and commercial neighborhood in northeastern Karachi that spans a large area with diverse land uses. The district is organized into separate blocks and contains a mix of housing, shops, educational facilities, and green spaces throughout its layout.

Authorities developed this neighborhood in the mid-1960s as part of an urban expansion plan for the city. The area was named after a national literary figure and designed to support Karachi's growing population.

Families move through the markets and streets here, creating a mixed community where different languages and backgrounds coexist in daily routines. The shops and gathering places show how people from various regions have made this neighborhood their home.

The neighborhood is easy to navigate and contains several universities and schools that anchor daily activity. Visitors can find parks, shopping areas, and recreational facilities distributed throughout the district to explore on foot.

The area contains a zoo and exhibition venues that visitors often pass by without noticing. These spaces reveal aspects of green space and recreation that many people skip when exploring the neighborhood.