Farooq-e-Azam
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Farooq-e-Azam (Urdu: فاروق اعظم ) is one of the neighborhoods of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. THe neighbourhood houses Block I, J and K. Block I and K are residential and commercial, while Block J is completely residential. The Union Council Office is also found in Block J.
The three easily identifiable places in the neighbourhood are Jan Plaza, Taqi Centre and Khadija market.
There are several ethnic groups in North Nazimabad Town including Urdu speakers, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 99% of the population is Muslim. The population of North Nazimabad Town is estimated to be nearly one million.
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