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Congrats Karachiites.......

New shooting range and saddle club has been constructed by Pakistan Rangers.

Today it was inaugurated. Js. Sarmad Jalal Usmani was chief guest, all ranges (air pistol, pistol, trap & skeet) were open for firing.

Situated just after toll plaza, opposite wadi a hussain graveyard, super highway.

It was fun being there, after prize distribution, we moved to sachal rangers headquarters (before toll plaza) where refreshments were waiting for us. :)
 
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Taxis (4 tyres wali :P) operating in Karachi.

  • Black and Yellow taxis don't have any meter, so you should first fix the charge and the location with the driver before getting in. The official rate per kilometer is around Rs 7 but expect to pay around double.
  • White Cab ☎ +92 21 111 789-786 or within Karachi ☎ +92 21 111 789-786. Per kilometer rate is Rs 15 plus Rs 50 calling charges. A/C, can be called in at the airport or anywhere in the city. Typical cost for a full day (8 hr, 150 km) is US$25.
  • Metro Cabs, ☎ +92 21 111 222-787, +92 21 111 222-787. Usually easily available from the airport, their rates are reasonable, they have a white corolla fleet - Per mm charges: Pak Rs. 20. Min charges: Pak Rs. 300 within 12 km. Metros are taxis operated by several different private sector companies. Foreigners are often overcharged.
  • Sky Cab [15] ☎ +92 21 5677721-23 with limousine fleets
  • Pak Radio Cabs UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 732-732
  • Pearl Cabs UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 725-786
  • Redtop Cabs UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 733-867 - they have liana fleets
  • Citi Cab ☎ +92 21 5650581
  • FVG Cab (UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 126-111
  • Karachi Cab UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 527-222
  • Sana Cabs UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 222-787
  • CallCar UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 -092-021-Corolla Fleets
  • Smart Cabs UAN: ☎ +92 21 111 000-747.
 
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Beaches and Waterfront

  • Port Grand is an extensive food street and entertainment complex in Downtown Karachi with a pedestrian friendly pier, housing different restaurants on one side and views of Karachi Harbor on the other side. It also has shopping malls, art galleries, a tavern area, and a Hindu temple.
  • Clifton Beach was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort during 20th century but now it is affected by an oil spill that occurred in 2003. Some still find it well worth visiting, however.
  • Beach Park
  • Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim located just next to the beach park, Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim is the most famous park of the city. Attractions include: Lady Lloyd pier, Jahangri Kothari parade, a century old amusement park, an underground Hindu temple, a mosque and a mausoleum. Try to visit the park at late evening hours when the park is lit.
  • Boat Basin Park now known as Benazir Bhutto Park is the most expensively built park in the country.
  • Water Jet fountain is the world’s tallest fountain; the controversial fountain is open during weekends between 6PM and midnight.
  • Floating Ship at Sea View is a buffet-themed restaurant with thrilling experiences of Ocean turmoil (Thunderstorm, Lighting, Shark attack) and Kids theater with Fantasy world. [This has shut down now]

    The following beaches are located at the outskirts of the city, and are less strict about clothing:
  • Sandspit Beach – also visit the WWF Wetland center
  • Hawke's Bay Beach - breeding ground for endangered turtles
  • Paradise Point - rock promontory in the sea with a natural arch
  • French Beach - often cited as Karachi’s most beautiful beach.
  • Russian Beach - near Gharo
  • Islands: Oyster Rocks, Bundle Islands, Manora Island, Churna Island is a Naval gunnery site, as well as Pakistan's only coral reefs
  • Minora Island - It is great place to visit, ferries and boats are available on rent. This is the island where the Talpurs gave up for British.

    You will also view the ruins of a 19th century temple. Many food stalls are also there selling fish.
 
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nice info you have there SMR, but what does SMR stand for

ooh let me guess, some mugged rondu :D
 
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2 Aadmi double sawari jaa rha thay

Police: Oye double sawari band hy.

Aadmi: Pata hy es lye to
Isay wapas chorne ja rha hon.


Karachi main ek baar phir Double Sawari per Pabandi Mubarak ho.
 
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