List of people from Karachi

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This is a list of notable people from the city of Karachi in Pakistan, also known as Karachiites:

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Karachi

Armed forces

Art and literature

Bankers

Businessmen

Debaters and orators

Economists

Education

Journalists

Law and judiciary

Performing arts

Actors and comedians

Singers, musicians and music & directors

Dancers

Philanthropists and social workers

Politicians and bureaucrats

Religious leaders and scholars

Scientists

Sportspersons

Badminton players

Cricketers

Footballer

Hockey players

Sprinters

Swimmer

Historical personalities

Miscellaneous

See also

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References

  1. Nadeem F. Paracha. "Visual Karachi: From Paris of Asia, to City of Lights, to Hell on Earth". dawn.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.