Editing Karachi (section)

==Entertainment, tourism and culture==

{{Main|Culture of Karachi}}
{{See also|Culture of Pakistan|Muhajir culture|Sindhi culture}}

===Shopping malls===
{{Main|Cinema in Karachi}}

Karachi is home to Pakistan and South Asia's largest shopping mall, [[Lucky One Mall]] which hosts more than two hundred stores.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.lmkt.com/south-asias-largest-mall-lucky-one-selects-lmkt-to-deploy-gpon-solution/ |title=South Asia's largest mall, Lucky One selects LMKT to deploy GPON Solution – LMKT |date=18 January 2016 |work=LMKT |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808012831/https://www.lmkt.com/south-asias-largest-mall-lucky-one-selects-lmkt-to-deploy-gpon-solution/ |archive-date=8 August 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> According to TripAdvisor the city is also home to Pakistan's favorite shopping mall, [[Dolmen Malls|Dolmen Mall]], [[Clifton, Karachi|Clifton]] which was also featured on [[CNN International|CNN]].<ref>{{Citation |last=Pak Property Mela |title=Dolmen Mall Karachi by CNN |date=16 December 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MyQjqj--Xo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/6MyQjqj--Xo |archive-date=11 December 2021 |url-status=live |access-date=15 November 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293959-Activities-c26-Pakistan.html |title=THE BEST Shopping in Pakistan – TripAdvisor |website=tripadvisor.com |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116085422/https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293959-Activities-c26-Pakistan.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, another mega mall/entertainment complex named 'Mall of Karachi' situated at the bottom of Pakistan's tallest skyscraper [[Bahria Icon Tower]] will be opened.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/10/16/62-storey-bahria-town-icon-reaches-structural-completion/ |title=62-storey Bahria Town Icon reaches structural completion |website=Pakistan Today |date=16 October 2017 |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-date=29 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829110035/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/10/16/62-storey-bahria-town-icon-reaches-structural-completion/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bahriatown.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=405 |title=Bahria Town ICON – Bahria Town – Your Lifestyle Destination |last=toot |website=bahriatown.com |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116043315/http://www.bahriatown.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=405 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Museums and galleries===
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File:Mohenjo-daro Priesterkönig.jpeg|The famous "Priest-King" statue of the [[Indus Valley civilization]] is displayed at Karachi's [[National Museum of Pakistan]].
File:PK Karachi asv2020-02 img17 Mohatta Palace.jpg|Built as a home for a wealthy Hindu businessman, the [[Mohatta Palace]] is now a museum open to the public.
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Major landmarks in Karachi include several important museums. The [[National Museum of Pakistan]] and [[Mohatta Palace]] exhibit a rich collection of artwork, while the city boasts several private art galleries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/10-stunning-contemporary-art-galleries-in-karachi-pakistan/ |title=10 Stunning Contemporary Art Galleries in Karachi, Pakistan |website=The Culture Trip |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=18 December 2015 |archive-date=21 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221031837/http://theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/10-stunning-contemporary-art-galleries-in-karachi-pakistan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, Karachi features the [[PAF Museum, Karachi|Pakistan Airforce Museum]], the [[Pakistan Maritime Museum]] and the country's first interactive science centre, the [[MagnifiScience Centre]].<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Azam |first1=Oonib |title=A praiseworthy endeavour to foster children's interest in science |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/900358-a-praiseworthy-endeavour-to-foster-children-s-interest-in-science |website=Dawn (newspaper) |access-date=15 April 2022 |date=15 October 2021 |archive-date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410123157/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/900358-a-praiseworthy-endeavour-to-foster-children-s-interest-in-science |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Wazir Mansion]], the birthplace of Pakistan's founder [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] has also been preserved as a museum open to the public. [[Quaid-e-Azam House]], the residence of [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]'s residence, also serves as a museum showcasing his furniture and other belongings. Other museums include [[TDF Ghar]] and the [[State Bank of Pakistan Museum & Art Gallery]].

===Theatre and cinema===

Karachi is home to some of Pakistan's important cultural institutions. The [[National Academy of Performing Arts]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.napa.org.pk/ |title=Welcome to National Academy of Performing Arts |publisher=National Academy of Performing Arts |access-date=17 April 2006 |archive-date=11 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060411143725/http://napa.org.pk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> located in the former [[Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi|Hindu Gymkhana]], offers diploma courses in performing arts including classical music and contemporary theatre. Karachi is home to groups such as Thespianz Theater, a professional youth-based, non-profit performing arts group, which works on theatre and arts activities in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pakistanbusinessjournal.com/b2b-directory/thespianz-theater_95750.html |title=Thespianz Theater |website=Pakistan Business Journal |access-date=18 December 2015 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222151516/http://www.pakistanbusinessjournal.com/b2b-directory/thespianz-theater_95750.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1134478 |title=Thespianz Theater brings string puppetry to PACC |department=Entertainment Desk |website=Dawn |date=26 September 2014 |access-date=18 December 2015 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222133322/http://www.dawn.com/news/1134478 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Though [[Lahore]] was considered to be home of Pakistan's film industry, Karachi is home to Urdu cinema and [[Kara Film Festival]] annually showcases independent Pakistani and international films and documentaries.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/951275/karawood-film-festival-to-kick-start-september-7/ |title=Karawood film festival to kick start September 7 |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |access-date=18 December 2015 |date=5 September 2015 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222114330/http://tribune.com.pk/story/951275/karawood-film-festival-to-kick-start-september-7/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Bambino Cinema, Capri Cinema, Cinepax Cinema, Cinegold Plex Cinema (Bahria Town), Mega Multiplex Cinema (Millennium Mall), Nueplex Cinema (Askari-4), Atrium Mall Cinema (Sadar) are some of the most popular cinemas in Karachi.

===Music===

The [[All Pakistan Music Conference]], linked to the 45-year-old similar institution in [[Lahore]], has been holding its annual music festival since its inception in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://apmc.info/ |title=All Pakistan Music Conference &#124; Established in 1959 |publisher=All Pakistan Music Conference |access-date=10 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040205022516/http://apmc.info/ |archive-date=5 February 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The National Arts Council (''Koocha-e-Saqafat'') has musical performances and [[mushaira]].