Karimabad (Karachi)

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Karimabad is one of the neighborhoods of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Pakistan. Karimabad is named after, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. It is situated at south of Gulberg Town bordering Liaquatabad, Gharibabad and F. B. Area. It is well-known for its Meena Bazar and United Sweets Bakers & Nimco. There are various other markets including, Bazar-e-Faisal, Al-Najeebi and Memon Market. Karimabad is a thickly populated area mainly comprising Muhajirs, Memons and Ismailis.

People living here belong mostly to middle class to lower middle class. It is also known for its whole-sale markets of sports good and stationery. The area's pivotal place is Ismaili Jamat Khana, which is one of the largest in Pakistan. There are two colonies commonly known as New Karimabad and Old Karimabad.

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