Zainab Market

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Zainab Market is a historic market in Karachi, Pakistan. [1] [2] [3]

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Zainab Market is a three-tiered commercial building known for its wide range of products. [4] The ground floor is primarily for vendors, the basement houses specialty stores, and the first floor features leather goods and furs. [4] The market provides an array of items such as ceremonial clothes, traditional jewelry, crafts, and home decor. [4]

The building is characterized by its maze-like structure which was built during British India-era. [4] [1]

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References

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  3. Borrus, Kathy (1999). The Fearless Shopper: How to Get the Best Deals on the Planet. p. 158. ISBN   9781885211392.
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