Karachi is Pakistan's largest city, the capital of Sindh province, and the country's principal seaport on the Arabian Sea. A sprawling megacity of colonial-era architecture, palm-lined boulevards, bustling bazaars, and one of South Asia's longest urban coastlines, Karachi is Pakistan's commercial and financial engine as well as its most cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse city.
Do's and don'ts
Quick guide to local norms.
Do
- Greet people warmly and learn a few local phrases.
- Respect religious and historic sites.
- Dress modestly when visiting places of worship.
- Ask permission before photographing individuals.
Don't
- Raise your voice in public — it's considered rude.
- Touch people on the head or point with your feet in religious settings.
- Refuse hospitality without a polite explanation.
- Wear revealing clothing in conservative areas.