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11 Rules to Survive in Karachi!

Karachi – the ever uncertain, unreliable and the epitome of unsafe has been the city love of our lives for as long as I can remember. No matter how much we deny it, we know that there is something captivating and lively about the city of lights.

However, we do have our meltdowns when surviving in this city seems like impossible. The city is too much to take sometimes, but Karachiites have mastered the art of living in Karachi now; more like they are a pro at it.

So, here are 11 coping mechanisms to survive in the fast-paced and a bit insane Karachi just for you guys, to prevent it from getting under your skin.

RULE # 1: THOU SHALT ALWAYS EAT FROM THE DIRTIEST STREET-SIDE VENDOR

Who hasn’t eaten dahi chana chaat from the thaila wala or gol gappay from your nearest food cabin? I am sure no one! Karachi is famous for its desi chaats, samosas and parathas and the dirtier the thaila, the tastier the food for us Karachiites.

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RULE # 2: THOU SHALT ALWAYS OVERTAKE ANYONE WHO IS SPEEDING BY HONKING YOUR WAY.

Haven’t we all encountered people who glue their hands to the horn until they get their way? Well, learn from the sensei!




RULE # 3: THOU SHALT ALWAYS BARGAIN EVEN AT THE BIGGEST BRANDS IN TOWN


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RULE #4: THOU SHALT GET USED TO BEING A NINJA AND OWN IT
The only city in Pakistan where it is sunny 365 days a year and you feel like wrapping yourself in a dupatta.




RULE # 5: THOU SHALT ALWAYS GET YOUR WAY WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ‘CHAI PAANI’

A little bit of ‘Chai Paani’ goes a long way in getting the work done; if you know what I mean. No offense, but that comes with the city.



RULE # 6: THOU SHALT ALWAYS KEEP A SECOND-HAND CELL PHONE IN CASE YOU GET MUGGED

Boys and girls! Have you learnt a lesson the hard way and started keeping a spare phone because you got mugged? Don’t worry, we have all been through that. High-five!

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RULE # 7: THOU SHALT ALWAYS – ALWAYS – HATE LAHORIS

After all, there is a fine line between love and hate. And your motto should be to love Karachi and hate Lahore, jk!




RULE # 8: THOU SHALT ALWAYS EAT MORE AT WEDDINGS THAN WHAT YOUR GIFT COSTS!

That’s true! You aren’t a pure Karachiite if you don’t hog on all the food at weddings as if you’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

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RULE # 9: THOU SHALT ALWAYS BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY W-11

You haven’t lived in Karachi long enough if you cannot identify a W-11, even if it’s miles away! Yeah, that’s one rule we all live by.

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RULE #10: THOU SHALT ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SALES

SALE! Yeah, that’s one word that makes all Karachiites go crazy!

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RULE # 11: THOU SHALT NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A DSLR

Owning a DSLR doesn’t make you a photographer? Well not true for us Karachiites!

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So, are you a true Karachiite? Let us know in the comments below!


Another way to survive Karachi is to Dial Hello Karachi to get contact information about the city! It will provide you with all the nearest directions to all emergency spots for help in the city.
 
Why hate for lahore ,lahorees never hate any part of country so why hate for them?????
You can thank Altaf bahi for that. Hate punjabi is like motto for MQM to unit. If you ask why, they will throw in 71 Bangladesh story and basically repeat the RAW scripted story of injustice and evil punjabi, Bangladesh version 2.0
 
Why hate for lahore ,lahorees never hate any part of country so why hate for them?????

being a Karachiitte, i never hated lahore.. so according to this article i am not Karachitte?

You can thank Altaf bahi for that. Hate punjabi is like motto for MQM to unit. If you ask why, they will throw in 71 Bangladesh story and basically repeat the RAW scripted story of injustice and evil punjabi, Bangladesh version 2.0

Altaf gang come into existence due to army and Punjabi establishment, dont know why every product of Army and Punjabi establishment turn against them :D
 
You will accept it or not , but thats reality that lahore is cultural capital of Pakistan,cricket headquarter in lahore ,hockey and other sports governing bodies in lahore.Film ,fashion and drama all happens in lahore .WAPDA ,Railways ,PIA all they have their head offices in lahore.all parties in tyhe past and in present ,start their politics from lahore .we called Pakistan's heart. But karachi is also economical head like the all banks head office in karachi main port city ,industrial city and largest in population .karachi is a mini pakistan but plzzzzzz dont hate lahore we always welcome our guest from any where they comes.and karachi u r brain so don't hate with Pakistan heart.
Thanks Gentleman
 
Its reality, Punjabi Politician dominate the country, whether its PMLN, PTI or PPP..
I don't care if you hate the politicians, but when say establishment, you targets defence and security agencies of Pakistan, which is nowhere dominated by certain group or mindset.
 
I don't care if you hate the politicians, but when say establishment, you targets defence and security agencies of Pakistan, which is nowhere dominated by certain group or mindset.

dont try to twist my words, i mentioned Army separately after Punjabi establishment..
 
dont try to twist my words, i mentioned Army separately after Punjabi establishment..
It's common sense. Establishment anywhere in the world means, defence, justice and constitutional structure. politicians comes and go.
 
It's common sense. Establishment anywhere in the world means, defence, justice and constitutional structure. politicians comes and go.

okk you are right, now lets people discuss Karachiites.. leave this politics aside.. i am not Altafian btw..
 
What pinjabi done wrong with karachi.only the nawaz sharif pakistani prime minister who came into power
Two martial law administrators were pathan and two was mahajar where punjab has done wrong.any one can tell me????
 

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