Due to its legacy as an important colonial port city, Karachi is scattered with innumerable examples of beautiful Victorian and colonial architecture. However, a lot of it is in a state of disrepair and is threatened with decay and destruction due to unchecked commercialism and misuse. These pages attempt to bring the classical heritage of Karachi to light and discuss the threats presently faced by it. While the inner and historic core city of Karachi has dilapidated and decayed beyond recognition, losing its former glory and splendor, Karachi overall as a port city, has turned out to be a fine city with great economic prospects. Presently Karachi is a bustling port city of about 14 million people and is the financial and industrial center of Pakistan's economy. The city has very modern port facilities that handle the bulk of the trade of Pakistan and the landlocked Central Asian countries.
There was a brief period where violence dominated the life of Karachi (12th May, 2007) , but like any other great city, this transition period has taken a back seat to opening new horizons and new prospects for this ever-expanding, ever-evolving city. This city of ample sunshine and cool sea breezes is also the melting pot of Pakistan where people from all provinces come to make a living.
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