Karachi is the largest and most populous city of Pakistan. Being the only developed and modern sea-port, it is the principal hub of all activity related to transportation, trade, commerce finance, and industry. It has large automobile assembly plants, huge oil refineries, a grand steel mill, massive textile factories, big food-processing plants, and industries covering all major sectors.

Karachi offers a variety of pleasant attractions: wide sunny beaches, deep-sea fishing, yachting, golf and horse racing all year round. Its markets and bazaars offer and endless variety of exciting shopping including indigenous handicrafts, particularly rugs and carpets of rare design and beauty.