A pic from www.Dawn.com (early May 2005) of progress:

https://webspace.utexas.edu/ansarisw/Pics/Qayyumabad%20flyover.jpg

Karachi: Rs 1b to be spent on Gorakh Hill Project
KARACHI -The Sindh Government has decided to develop a remarkable Gorakh Hill Station Project, first of its kind in the province which is located 250 kilometres far from Karachi located in Dadu District estimated cost of Rs 1 billion.
Talking to The Nation here Thursday, Sindh Minister for Planning and Development Syed Shoaib Bukhari said, that the project was approved in the recent meeting with the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC). The Sindh Government has started the work on the 53-kilometre road strip. The strip will have 10 viewpoints including some parts of Balochistan and would have facilities of a 10-bed emergency hospital, waterfalls, filter plant, security posts, horse and camel riding tracks, cable cars and chair lifts of the proposed resort project.
The Gorakh Hill Station Project would attract an estimate of 2 million local and foreign tourists every year, Bukhari added.
Minister said that the Sindh government, using its own resources, had built the 43-kilometre piece of the proposed 53-kilometre road from Wahi Pandi area to Gorakh Hills Point, now the federal government had agreed to share 30 percent cost of the entire project. Six security posts would be established on the road from Wahi Pandi to Garokh Hill Station to ensure the safety of tourists, he said.
Independence Day ceremony
To mark the Independence Day, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology has arranged a special programme.
According to the programme, faculty members, non-teaching staff and students will gather at 7:45 a.m. and join the rendering of National Anthem relayed by PTV / Radio Pakistan from Islamabad.
It will be followed by flag hoisting ceremony by acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Najeeb Siddiqui. The second segment of the ceremony will start with recitation from the Holy Quran followed by Hammd/Naat and speeches by the students signifying the importance of the Day. The acting Vice Chancellor will address the gathering in the end. The ceremony will close with the offering of DUA for the solidarity and prosperity of country. The illumination on the building will be made on the 13th and 14th August. University will remain closed on Monday 15th August in lieu of attendance on 14th August 2005.

Great Project. I like it. New hill station, sounds romantic.

KARACHI: Gorakh Hill project to be completed by next year

KARACHI, July 24: The Gorakh Development Project will be completed by June 2006, a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Fazalur Rehman, was told on Saturday.

According to details, the meeting was held in the office of the chief secretary to review progress of the Gorakh Development Project.

Additional Chief Secretary (Development) Ghulam Sarwar Khero told the meeting that a 60-km road would be completed by December to link the Gorakh Hill to rest of the country, while the whole uplift project would be completed by next June.

The meeting was told that work was in progress on a water scheme to supply water to a population of 10,000 there, while steps were also being taken to obtain water through traditional methods like hill springs.

It was said that after the completion of uplift work, the people of Sindh would not need to go to the Northern Areas or Murree for visits.

The chief secretary expressed satisfaction over the pace of uplift work and said that steps should be taken to promote tourism in Sindh.

He said special attention should be paid towards extensive tree plantation in the area, adding that Gorakh should be developed into a tourist resort like the Daman-i-Koh and Murree.

Mr Fazal also instructed the concerned officials to ensure weekly washing of roads and trees in and around the premises of the Sindh Secretariat. He also stressed on proper repair and maintenance of the Tughlaq House.—PPI

Nice project!

http://www.dawn.com/2005/08/27/images/local1.jpg

KARACHI, Aug 26: President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday inaugurated the beautifully developed Askari Park, built on the site of the old Sabzi Mandi on University Road, and described it as ‘a gift to people from the army’.

He pushed a button which made a beautiful arched water-fall operational and also unveiled a plaque. Following its formal inauguration in a colourful ceremony, the park was opened to public.

In the first phase of the development work, an area of 21 acres, out of the total 38 acres, has been covered while landscaping has been carried out over 15 acres.

Speaking at the ceremony, the president said that Askari Park was a gift for the people of Karachi in general and those of the surrounding areas in particular.

President Musharraf congratulated people of Karachi and the engineers associated with the project on this occasion.

He said he remembered the congestion and encroachment once prevailed in and around the site when Sabzi Mandi existed on this land. “Now it has become a transformed area,” he remarked, and commended the efforts of the army officers and jawans in this respect. He also recalled that the first gift of this kind from the army to Karachiites was a beautiful park at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam.

“When I first came to Karachi in 1999, the first thing I did was to visit the Quaid’s mausoleum where I received a briefing on the green area within its vicinity which was in a terrible shape. I decided to get a park constructed for which the cost was estimated at around Rs500-600 million.

“However, when I asked the army men to undertake the same, they told me that they could build the park at half the estimated cost. And they did it as the park was constructed at a cost of just Rs250 million.”

President Musharraf also referred to the Zamzama Park in Defence area and said it was another beautiful park being visited by thousands of people.

He commended the efforts and performance of the corps commander, all corps engineers and the other officers who, he said, worked in a dedicated manner on this project and completed it in a short span of seven-eight months.

He also appreciated the assistance of Sindh governor and chief minister in this regard. He stressed on proper maintenance of parks in future.

Earlier, Corps Commander Lt-Gen Syed Athar Ali welcomed President Musharraf and termed the inauguration of Askari Park ‘a historic event’.

Brig Junaid of the Corps of Engineers gave details of the project and highlighted salient features of the park.

He told the president that the park had its own sewage treatment plant having a capacity of 100,000 gallons per day while a quantity of 35,000 gallons per day had been arranged from other sources.

The president was informed that a 150kv generator was procured for the park for emergency use while a 300kv connection was obtained from the KESC.

He was also told that about 27,000 plants of 164 varieties had been planted across the park.

Regarding future development, Brig Junaid stated that construction of a modern ‘food court’ in the park had been planned and it would take about 11 months to complete at a cost of Rs60 million.

President Musharraf was informed that a wide area outside the park had been earmarked for recreational activities for children and the same would be developed in the next phase. There would be a petrol pump next to the park for which the estimate has been put at Rs30 million,

Source: Dawn August 27, 2005

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KARACHI, Aug 26: The Askari Park, inaugurated by President General Pervez Musharraf here on Friday has many state-of-the-art features. Giving details of its salient features, Brigadier Junaid, who spearheaded the engineers associated with the construction and development of the park, explained various components, designing and future development works.

The main components of the park include two main gateways with green areas, a main walkway, a 700-metre-long jogging track, a 34-feet-high arch waterfall, a 25-feet-dia skating ring, a courtyard, a botanical garden, a portion exclusively for women, and four public facility areas.

The total area of the park is 38 acres, out of which 21 acres has been covered. Of this area, 15-acre land has been developed into green areas, 3.85-acre has paths and 4.1-acre land has various structures.

“We fully concentrated on construction which was started on October 25 and got the first phase completed within five months,” Brig Junaid said, putting the estimated cost of the project at Rs200 million. He indicated that the cost of development in the first phase was Rs96 million.

He informed the president that an estimated 70,000 gallons of water was required for green areas, fountains and general purposes. To meet the requirement, the park’s own sewerage treatment plant, having a capacity of 100,000 gallons per day, had been installed. Besides, four reverse osmosis plants for pure water having a capacity of 30,000 gallons and water supply connection for 5,000 gallons per day from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board had been acquired.

In order to store this water, an underground water tank having a capacity of 500,000 gallons has been constructed within the vicinity of the park.

For power supply, a 300kv connection has been obtained from KESC on a payment basis and a 150kv generator for use in emergency has been made available at the park. There are 500 power connections in the park with approximately 20kms of underground cables running in different directions.

A fully automated irrigation system, with 201 sprinklers, has been installed. About six kilometres of water supply lines have been laid to irrigate the green areas and plantation.

A 15-acre area has been landscaped with greenery and plantation. There are 27,000 plants of 164 varieties across the park.

During development work, around 1.3 million cubic feet of rocks and boulders was removed to level the area. Subsequently, one million cubic feet of sweet earth was spread in the park for development of green area.

The share of the city district government in the estimated cost, i.e. Rs96 million, of phase-I is Rs63 million and that of the 5-Corps is Rs23 million.

Among the major expenditures were Rs40 million on structures, Rs24 million on development of green areas and plantation, Rs21 million on irrigation system and water supply, Rs12 million on electricity and Rs4 million on excavation and earth-filling.

Regarding future development, Brig Junaid said that the construction of a modern ‘food court’ in the park was under way and would be completed in 11 months at a cost of Rs60 million.

He said that a children’s activity area would be developed on the land outside and adjacent to the park in the second phase.

He said an estimated amount of Rs30 million would be spent on setting up a petrol pump outside the park for which formalities had been completed and work was likely to commence on September 30.— DAWN

Source: DAWN August 27, 2005

Awesome. Karachi needs more parks and lots and lots of shady neem and tamarind trees.

Its a really nice and well built Park, I passed through there a month back.

Itll be fun to see the Satellite Version of the Park, It'll seem like a Smaller Version of the Central Park in New York ;)

Bigger Pictures

http://dawn.com/2005/08/27/SlideShow/pic08.jpg

http://dawn.com/2005/08/27/SlideShow/pic10.jpg

do we really need a whole topic on a park.

Actually there is already an old thread about this park (if it wasnt deleted that is). So could the mods please find that thread and integrate this into it.

I made a new thread because there is still no sticky for the ongoing and completed projects of each city.

do we really need a whole topic on a park.

Well it was a big project. The entire old sabzimandi area got converted from ugly dirty mud filled holes and warehouses to a beautiful park. Now thats the kind of town planning we need more of.

well from the pics, it looks like the grass has allready dried up. they need to make more lush green parks in pak.

No, from the pictures it looks as if the park has just been opened and the grass hasnt been given time to properly grow yet.

the park looks pretty good. and i guess phase 2 is also there. this was just phase 1. the grass sure needs some good watering. but the whole project isnt bad. karachi needs places like these.

No, from the pictures it looks as if the park has just been opened and the grass hasnt been given time to properly grow yet.


:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: how long do you want the grass to grow, looking at the picture, its longer then required.

^ this is fresh grass,. it needs watering. it will take a month for it to turn out lush green.

where is the park situated

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/228/oldsabzimandi8nn.jpg
Its situated less than two kilometers away from the Karachi Expo Center and Civic Center.

P.S: Google's Imagery is atleast 3 or 4 years old so all you can see in this picture are the grounds of the old Sabzi Mandi cleared for development.

Hi~! I think we have a mega architecture project going on in Karachi by the name of 'Karachi Port Tower' which is about 1500ft high. But it seem the project has not been given importance over the thread and is totally lost.
Anyone who has information regarding this project should update this thread and to the member living in karachi please get some good quality construction pictures. Bari meharbani!!

A thread already exists for this project.

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Hi Guys ... Good Stuff here on this MB

Impressive photos from Karachi .... looks like Karachi is Booming again ,..

Geo Karachi, Geo Pakistan

^ dude plz.. look around. there are other threads on all of those topics.

which project is this :?

this thread needs deleting :locked:

A new project in today 2-1-2006 DAWN newspaper.

www.starcity.com.pk

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/Abbasia/3-21.jpg

looks nice

why cant we get tall n huge skyscrapers

Its just a shopping mall. Shopping malls aren't supposed to be skyscrapers.

cool project

now this what i call a nice looking building....why cant lahore get buildings like this one ... all the malls being constructed there are of the same architecture and just average....then can do a much much better job

these people need to update their website with more details!!! I m curious

newspaper ad, i really dnt like the design of this. i dnt know why malls in karachi are sp plain looking i.e park towers, dolmen mall, center etc.


http://www.lahorerealestate.com/ads/public/img-1136605883.jpg

Everything froms new to project updates can be put in here!

Article below from the Dawn Internet edition (27th Jan)



Gorakh hill station project in doldrums



By Our Correspondent

DADU, Jan 26: A project to develop the Gorakh hill station has not been completed because of official indifference and corruption. The project was approved in August 1998 at an estimated cost of Rs45.252 million.

In the initial stage, Rs15.155 million was allocated for 32 kilometres of road, Rs11.375 million for bridges, Rs17.409 million for water supply scheme and Rs1.313 million for police posts.

The project was not started till 2003 and only few kilometres of roads were constructed.

The Gorakh hill is located 450 kilometres in the north of Karachi and 100 kilometres in the west of Dadu.

According to meteorological studies, the Gorakh peak lies at the altitude of 5,688 feet above the sea level.

In winter, people of the area come down of mountains due to severe cold and stay in the Kachho area.

The temperature during June is 17-30 degree centigrade (average) and during January -5 to 20 degree centigrade (average).

Average rainfall for one year is recorded 12.5 inches.

The topography of the Gorakh is 1,340 acres of land with average 5,000 feet altitude in Sindh and 1,000 acres (approximately) in Balochistan.

According to the revised PC-I, approved on February 24, 2003, the project cost stood Rs198.269 million and total Rs86.353 million for 54 kilometres road, Rs66.789 million 600 ft, Rs34.636 million for water supply scheme, and Rs8 million were allocated for the purchase of vehicles and other equipments.

Only 55 kilometres road was completed from the Wahi Pandhi to the Gorakh hill allegedly with substandard material. As a result, it has broken at different places and transport is facing difficulties to reach the hill.

The work for construction of police posts for security of tourists was not launched 1998.

Water and power supply schemes were not completed and few poles of electricity along with 11kv wires were install in the area.

The date of completion of the project was fixed as December 31, 2005. Till date, works and services department could not achieve the target.

Area councillor, Pir Bux Babar and social workers Abbas Jagwani and Qadir Lashari told this correspondent that the then prime minister, Mir Zafarullah Jamali had visited the Wahi Pandhi road and people had told him use of substandard material in the road and other development projects.

They said the then prime minister, Mir Zafarullah Jamali had directed the Sindh government to initiate enquiry into the matter which was still pending.

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Looks nice...better than some in Lahore....these ones are actually solid looking....the ones in Lahore are half commercial and have office...and they look weird...

Looks nice...better than some in Lahore....these ones are actually solid looking....the ones in Lahore are half commercial and have office...and they look weird...


they might be looking solid but they dnt look futuristic. and the weird ones are actully plazas which have a mix use of things inside them

Enough with the childish sectionalism...

I think this is under construction.

Yes the building is undercontruction.....construction work is going fine.

DADU, Aug 27: Officials of the Gorag Hill Station Development Authority have said that the project will be completed by the end of 2007 as work on water supply, roads, bridges, causeways and police posts is in progress.

They said that the supply of electricity to the Gorag Hill Station from Wahi Pandhi feeder had been completed by Hesco.

Other features of the project are: master planning of the area, bus stops, parking lots, washing base, automobile maintenance, drainage system, 20 security posts, helipad, parking lots for tourists, cable car and chair lift at 10 view points, horse and camel riding tracks, water reservoirs, sanitation and sewerage system, filter plant, development of water falls, health care units, 10-bed hospital, construction of power sub station, landscaping, bus terminal and taxi stands and zoo.

Officials said that the work on the schemes would start on January 1, 2007, after the construction of main double track from Wahi Pandhi to Khawal Luk.

The work on the first hill station project in Sindh was started in August 1998 with approved cost of Rs999 million.

The project is being funded on the equal basis by provincial and federal governments.

About Rs200 million were allocated for the year 2006-07.

The construction of road from Wahi Pandhi to Gorag hills via Khawal Luk, water supply scheme from Hingan spring, building structures of six police posts for security purposes, camp office of police and shades, bridges and causeways were going on.

The director-general of the Gorag Hill Station Development Authority, Aijaz Ahmed Mangi, EDO (works and services), Mohammad Ali Memon and EDO (health) Dr Dhani Bux Thebo, executive engineer public health engineering, Syed Zahid Hussain Shah, officials of tourism and cultural department visited ongoing schemes of the hill station.

The project-director Gorag Hill Development Project, Mohammad Ali Memon told Dawn that the work on 54 kilometres single road from Wahi Pandhi to Gorag Hill via Khawal Luk was going at a cost of Rs143.893 million.

He said that 99 per cent work on the road was completed but now the design of the road was changed at a very difficult point of Khawal Luk mountain where a double road was being constructed which would be completed by December 31, 2006.

He said that after the construction of double road, two vehicles can cross from this difficult point. He said that work on causeways and bridges was going on and 99 per cent of work had been completed.

The executive engineer of the public health engineering department, Syed Zahid Hussain Shah, said that the Rs49.589 million were allocated for water supply scheme from Hingan to Gorag Hill and 98 per cent of work was completed.

He claimed that within two months this scheme would be completed.

He said that Khawal Luk was difficult point on the road towards top of the Gorag Hill and a wall was being constructed to cover 1,000-foot deep ditch to avoid any accident.

He said that the alignment of eight places of the road was changed for widening which was also another cause of delay in completion of work.

He said that the main cause of delay in the work was rainfall at the mountain area as contractors faced difficulties to continue the work, so the date of completion was fixed on December 31, 2006.

He said that foreign and multinational companies were asked to establish five-star hotels and huts at the top of Gorag Hill Station.

He said that the scheme of selling plots would start on the Gorag and he had asked the revenue department to change the record of the land in the name of Gorag Development Authority.

He said that President Parvez Musharraf and Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim were interested in developing this tourist spot so the work on different schemes was underway with full speed.

He said that a major amount was also allocated for purchase of vehicles and construction of building of tourism and culture department officials.

The Gorag Hill is located about 450 kilometres in the north of Karachi via Sehwan-Dadu, 94 kilometres west of Dadu through Johi road and 140 kilometres away from Sehwan.

The Gorag peak lies at the altitude of 5,688-foot above the sea level. In summer about 500 people live around Gorag, their main source is wheat cultivation on rainwater.

In winter, people migrate to Kachho due to severe cold.

The main source of water is Nai Gaj but there are also some sweet water springs at the Gorag Hill.

The Hingan spring with water flow of 300,000 to 325,000 gallons per day, Gaji Bhunjo with 35,000 to 40,000 and Nigra with 4,000 to 5,000 gallons per day.

According to the topographic data, 1,340 acres of land with average 5,000-foot altitude lies in Sindh and approximately 1,000 acres in Balochistan.

The peak ranges 6,000-foot in western hill of Khirthar range in Sindh, Mari Jo Thal and Dublai in Dadu district and Dhariaro, Dad, Dum and Kutte Ji Qabar in Qambar-Shahdadkot district.

According to the metrological department, temperature in June is 30 degrees Celsius and in January (-)5 to (-)20 degrees Celsius.


http://www.dawn.com/2006/08/28/nat12.htm

plz, anyone can google earth this site or can show on map where this site exactly is?

why cant we get tall n huge skyscrapers

You bring me the technology, you educate and train the unskilled/semi-skilled/illetertate local labour and guide ppl what good in building a supertall......I WILL DESIGN A BIG ONE!!

I passed by the project site for this one too. Seems like ground and first floors have been made. A british era mansion used to stand on its site earlier.

Will get photos soon sometime.

This mall seems to have just started construction some time ago. Only very little built as yet:

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7803/starcityis3.jpg

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KARACHI: The Government of Qatar will construct City Centre, a grand commercial centre including a seven star hotel, shopping mall and offices in Karachi, with an estimated investment of two billion dollars, said ambassador of Qatar, Hamad bin Ali Al-Hinzab, who called on City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal Thursday.

Hinzab also invited the city nazim to Qatar on behalf of the Ruler of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani when they could finalise projects that the Qatar government would invest in Karachi.

The ambassador told the press that trade and investment cooperation between the two countries was increasing. He mentioned that the Amir of Qatar is expected to visit Pakistan soon, on the invitation of the president, to inaugurate the projects. He will also lay the foundation stone for the city centre in Karachi.

Hinzab said that this project would be a major investment into Karachi, following the present government's policies on public/private partnership. He also mentioned that the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) will grant the land for the construction of the centre and he expected that the joint venture would increase revenue for the city government. He said that work on this project would start within weeks.

The city nazim also inaugurated the water and sewerage projects in Shah Faisal Town which cost an estimated Rs 50 million, including a 3,883-feet sewerage line and 11,150-feet water pipelines besides installing five pumps in different stations to regulate the supply of water. These projects would be completed in six Shah Faisal Town union councils where there is no existing infrastructure for water and sewerage.

Additional vice-chairman of the Water Board Imamuddin Shahzad, MPA Saif Abbas, Water Board officers, Town Nazim Shah Faisal Town Muhammad Imran, elected representatives and a large number of area residents, also attended the ceremony. ppi

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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C03%5C16%5Cstory_16-3-2007_pg12_4

After two months of being back in Karachi, I am beginning to feel that signing agreements doesnt actually make as much of a difference for the city as actually starting a project. Lots of agreements have been signed but only few end up getting to where they actually break ground and even fewer when they remain unaltered by our politicos - case in point the Karachi Financial Towers which got clipped by the CM, or the mass transit project which never materialized.

Nevertheless, good news, I wish it all the best.

swerveut: It took you this long to learn this?

:lol:

Well, I think I have been living abroad for too long - where if a project deal is signed, its as good as starting it. Then it actually gets done quick. I think I used to know this lesson from my earlier time in Karachi, but I guess I was wishing things would have changed completely by now...

^ to be honest guys. all major projects take atleast 2-3 years to start. and most of the big projects we've been hearing about, were told to the public in the last few months. there are positives if you look for em.

1. emaar is going in full swing with its projects.
2. DPworld is going ahead as well..
3. and the construction of the expressway has also started

so these are big projects and we shouldn't forget them.

I think we should all be patient and see how things work out. every big project is BOUND to face big problems as it involves a lot of money which means a lot of hungry greedy mouths to feed. if u know wut i mean.

The BIGGEST project Pakistan needs right now is education. And that too of a good quality. I hope that takes off sometime soon already.

They cant deliver High quality education(or just education) at low-cost or just free.....And we dont need HIGH-PRICED education from foreign investors...as we already do have a lot of BOLLIONAIRS involved in this business.....

Let's not turn it into an education thread, ok?

i heard many year ago that one internation company building many IMAX in all over Pakistan but specailly in Karachi.

BUt WHere Is it actually any one has any info of any multiplexes in karachi

I thought Lahore had them or is about to having them.

^^
we make a thread infact when there is certain information available for a project alongwith a reliable source....

please avoid to make unnecessary threads .... mods please delete this thread untill we have IMAX in karachi ...

aman

Around Karachi, new land for construction is being reclaimed from the Arabian sea. The global warming may increase the sea level by 20 feet in next 100 years. That will cause catastrophic consequences for inhabitants of these areas. This is never being discussed in Karachi as the people get impressed by all the dazzling developments on the reclaimed areas. The reclaimed land also settles and loses two centimeter of height each year. The developers will disappear with thier money while the government will have to create wall to keep the sea from flooding these areas.

Any comments from other members.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=417297

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=417297

Thanks. I was not a member when that discussion took place few days ago.

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has planned to construct 30-story mega complex within the premises of the existing Federation House at Clifton here. A delegation from FPCCI, who called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad here at the Governor House on Saturday, sought his help in execution of this important project. FPCCI President Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, who led the delegation, requested the Governor to extend extra-ordinary support for that important project which would add to the dignity of this city besides acting as pool of the activities related to trade and investment.

The Governor showed his pleasure on this move and assured FPCCI people all out support and facilitation in this regard.

"Please go on with your plan. You can build 50 story building and, if required, rules of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) would be relaxed," he assured them. He also acknowledged role of FPCCI in economic development of the country.

I wouldn't call 30-story a mega complex.

I couldn't have made that quote by the Sindh Governer more unprofessional if I tried.

Anyway, looking forward to the renders of this increasingly important building and organization. :)

How can the Governor relax the rules of the Building Authority?

This is a two year old news report. There hasn't been any news since.

April 28th, 2005

FPCCI complex, Karachi, Mega Complex, Clifton
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has planned to construct 30-story mega complex within the premises of the existing Federation House at Clifton here. A delegation from FPCCI, who called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad here at the Governor House on Saturday, sought his help in execution of this important project. FPCCI President Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed, who led the delegation, requested the Governor to extend extra-ordinary support for that important project which would add to the dignity of this city besides acting as pool of the activities related to trade and investment.

The Governor showed his pleasure on this move and assured FPCCI people all out support and facilitation in this regard.

"Please go on with your plan. You can build 50 story building and, if required, rules of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) would be relaxed," he assured them. He also acknowledged role of FPCCI in economic development of the country.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=207043

wow, Karachi is getting so many hotels

wow, Karachi is getting so many hotels

humph!

humph!

Upcoming Hotels in Karachi

Hotel at Crescent Bay
Qatar city center (7* hotel)
KPT tower complex
Hotels at Hawks Bay
Sofitel
Grand Mercure
Avari extension

I dont think they are going ahead with the Avari Extension.

I'm talking about the one in Karachi.

Upcoming Hotels in Karachi

Hotel at Crescent Bay
Qatar city center (7* hotel)
KPT tower complex
Hotels at Hawks Bay
Sofitel
Grand Mercure
Avari extension

Also, Grand crescent hotel

This City Center will be located at Sabza zaar at Shara-e-Faisal, where is Sabza zaar?

This City Center will be located at Sabza zaar at Shara-e-Faisal, where is Sabza zaar?

Its on Shahrah-e-Faisal.

lol, where at Shara-e-Faisal? at Nursery?

lol, where at Shara-e-Faisal? at Nursery?

On Shahrah-e-Faisal.








Yeah its kinda late here and I'm kinda out of it.

Actually, it used to be on SHahrah-e-Faisal, until it got demolished due to the owner not being upto date with the bills.

Used to be the best lawn in Karachi! :yes:

I believe these are the ex-Sabzazar Lawns;

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/Fahadzkhan/00-2.jpg

The one on the top of that is the "Mela" restaurant, which was part of Sabzazar before, the first building on the top is the Awami Markaz and a mall being built right next to it, or is it the same one we'r talking about?

Yeah, that's the place, but it is an insanely small place for a $2 billion investment, unless they'll pave the road with gold.

For a reference, Crescent Bay is gonna cost $2.4 billion.

Actually, it used to be on SHahrah-e-Faisal, until it got demolished due to the owner not being upto date with the bills.

Used to be the best lawn in Karachi! :yes:
I'm sure you loved hanging out at Mela with your homies, eh?

Anyway, it was demolished coz the guy didn't own the land and it was illegal. I think Benazir gave him (her?) the plot.

The plot belongs to KW&SB. And if this is $2b investment on it...then that TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Much.....The plot is very small for this. :dunno:

I'm sure you loved hanging out at Mela with your homies, eh?

Anyway, it was demolished coz the guy didn't own the land and it was illegal. I think Benazir gave him (her?) the plot.

Amazingly enough, I never got the chance to go to Mela! :crazy:

From the original source:

"The Government of Qatar will construct City Centre, a grand commercial centre including a seven star hotel, shopping mall and offices in Karachi, with an estimated investment of two billion dollars."

All of this can't really fit into that place unless it's an 80-story supertall, and that place is too small to accomodate it. So I'm guessing it would be constructed somewhere else, unless they buy out the nearby land and offices behind it.

Secondly, I haven't really heard anything about thsi project lately anyway, so I'm not sure if it's actually going ahead.

Maybe a really thin skyscraper :crazy:

(Couldnt resist)

Doha City Center is occupying almost the same space .... I know as I am living here ... an expansion project is ongoing for DCC and the budget of expansion is not less then 500m US$.
So, the overall cost could be 2b US$ for City Center in Karachi.

Following is the pic of 5 thin towers as the part of expansion..
http://www.alshindagah.com/mayjun2005/engineering1.jpg

I will post more pics later ..

http://www.qatarembassy.net/Qatar%20Gallery/shopping/doha%20city%20center.JPG

The City Center Towers (U/C) are really thin ...
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^^ is this Karachi?

^^
No... this is Doha City Center, Qatar

Thanks Imran, but the area is Karachi is much much much smaller than this one.

Umais ... the size of plot for DCC is almost 800mX300m max.
I dont think so Subzazar Lawns are less then this in total... anyway we can check the dimensions from Google Earth for both the places ...

The Subzazar plot would be, on average, about 150mx50m... that's about 30 times smaller.

Thanks Imran, but the area is Karachi is much much much smaller than this one.

Like Mustafa Kamal said this is a city built without planning and its difficult to build more in such small spaces.

These guys who the run the place never think what they are doing for the future.

I measured it, it's 140x30 square meters.

KARACHI: Qatar-based firm keen to build 7-star hotels

Qatar-based firm had expressed its interest in establishing seven-star hotels in the city which involved about $2 billion investment. He asked the E&IP Department to identify suitable locations in consultation with the Land Department. He also called for the setting up of an independent department with a task of extending all required facilities to investors right from their arrival in the city to the completion of their projects.

http://www.dawn.com/2007/01/19/local8.htm

Hotels?

Mad Mad Sheikhs...would Somebody please steal the money from them to improve education and infrastructure of the Megacity??? :((

What does a City Centre mean? If that is the name of a shopping mall, then the City Centre brand is owned by Majid Al-Futtaim (MAF) of Dubai, so what's Qatar got to do with City Centre?

What does a City Centre mean? If that is the name of a shopping mall, then the City Centre brand is owned by Majid Al-Futtaim (MAF) of Dubai, so what's Qatar got to do with City Centre?
I'm sure their trademark holds no value in Pakistan.

its kinda slow.. its been over a year and still on its first floor.... i guess this is our delima... slow construction..!!!

Slow and steady wins the race.........or maybe not, especially in our case!

I think its a lot higher than that by now.

can we have some pics of this.. the updated ones...!!

KARACHI: The Arena, which will be open for public soon, hosted an invitation only day attended by the family and friends of the people who bring this new entertainment center to Karachi.

The Arena is located at Karsaz and provides various recreational activities for people of all age groups. The most exciting attraction for most customers, however, seemed to be the ice-skating rink and a mini golf course.

“Ice-skating in Karachi is a blessing in disguise, especially with the hot weather all year round. There is finally going to be another activity to do in the heat other than eating and shopping at malls,” said Unisia Raza.

The Arena is a fusion of individual casual fun and competitive games for friends. Other than a skating rink and a mini golf course, it also caters to other interests like rock climbing, bowling, paintballing, a gaming arcade and a large cafeteria with a variety of cuisines.

“The Thai food is especially good at The Arena and is very reasonably priced too. They also have kids’ favorites like burgers and hot dogs within the food court and so far it seems to be well kept and hygienic,” said Sameea Shaukhat who took her two children there a few days back.

“I like paintballing a lot more at The Arena due to the fact that its much more organized here, with better equipment and a better atmosphere,” said Muhammad Ali. He felt that the great thing about this place was that they only let visitors come in a group, which must include women. This prevents stags and unwanted visitors that might make the women feel uncomfortable as is the problem with most of our public places,” explained Ali.

Ayza Tareen said that she had immensely enjoyed her visit to The Arena and was very pleased that the skating rink had an instructor who would teach people how to skate.

Other people especially appreciated the atmosphere of the skating rink.

Sara Majid said that she especially liked the disco lights all around the rink.

Rock climbing attracts the young people who are fond of the mountains.

“It is such a rush climbing up the rock wall, just to know that we can do it and it is a great way of exerting energy. Now I understand why people take up mountain climbing as a hobby. It releases stress,” said Usman Kareem.

Usman said he had been to the Northern Areas a lot of times and while hiking and trekking in the mountains, and had come across steep glaciers and cliffs, but knowing that this is a safe environment and one can take up the challenge is a natural high of its own.

The mini golf course gives the individual the opportunity to play the sport and enjoy its benefits without getting a membership of an actual golf club and realizing it is not a sport for them.

“This is perfect for youngsters who don’t have memberships and sometimes need a change from Cricket or Football.” said Ahsan Mirza while showing off his skill on the mini golf course.

This complex with its many sports and games also includes bowling alleys and a gaming arcade. Along with trying out new things, the Arena caters to those less adventurous ones who like to stick to their familiar activities.

The charges are reasonable according to the amount of activities present in the complex. Every activity has different charges and a separate fee is paid at the entrance. Food is also reasonably priced according to the people who have visited The Arena.

“So long as they maintain the equipment and cleanliness and control the number of people allowed in one place at a time, I’m sure nobody will mind paying even a little extra,” said Saleha Farooqi.

Most people who talked to Daily Times thought that the place had the potential of being a great success, given the options. Karachi is said to have limited entertainment popularity because of the many beaches being the main source of attraction.

“The Arena is bound to attract a lot of attention, more so because it is located very centrally and is easily accessible from almost all areas of the city,” said Hussain Kamran.




Source: Daily Times (http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\12\07\story_7-12-2007_pg12_9)

ATTRACTIONS:

· Ice skating
· Bowling alley
· pool/snooker
· kiddy rides
· arcade games
· gymnasium
· birthday party hall
· corporate hall
· cafe
· rock climbing
· miniature golf
· paint ball
· rangoli buffet
· gift shop
· desserts/mocktail bar

ADDRESS:
ARENA
FEC-01, Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, Main Karsaz
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 924-5218

Any pictures of the place ?

Any pictures of the place ?

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/2007/12/07/20071207_a03.jpg

Thanks karachiite ..
Good to see that more and more recreational facilities are coming up for the ppl.

Will be visiting it as soon as it opens.

why didnt they just stick a cineplex inside it. that just sucks, could have been a boost for the film industry and there center

when its publicly open????

why didnt they just stick a cineplex inside it. that just sucks, could have been a boost for the film industry and there center

yeah they should have put that inside it too. Right now there isn't any big attraction to this place, that will bring masses of people, with a cinema it would have been a boost to the industry as well as for this arena.

Oh well, its still isn't too bad, quite good actually. :cheers:

Where at Karsaz?

Between Bahria Complex and Maritime Museum.

will visit it when it will be publicly open.

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That's so small...wtf?

It's been a long time since I've put on Leaf jersey and played some shiny...my god am I that old?

:(

That's so small...wtf?

It's been a long time since I've put on Leaf jersey and played some shiny...my god am I that old?

:(

Just put it on, no one would know :pet:

Man thats tiny! :( u cant do proper skating there!

Does it even look like people know how to skate there?

Its more then enough for falling down and/or just standing in the corner with your friends too shy to wander off in the open :lol:

Just put it on, no one would know :pet:

My skates are still in Canada, probably in some rotten old box covered in a Dominion shopping bag! :lol:

Another things about desi people, we love covering everything with "shoppers".

My skates are still in Canada, probably in some rotten old box covered in a Dominion shopping bag! :lol:

Another things about desi people, we love covering everything with "shoppers".

Dominion! :hilarious

another one is planned at Dolmen city

hmm...

Does it even look like people know how to skate there?


People LEARN! give them a chance.

Yes sir!

Hey Fahad. been there?

I went there twice,it's good but will be even better if it were in a Mall and had a cineplex. Still is a good effort by the Airforce.

So keep in touch

^^ By Air force or Navy???

The airforce museum is next 2 it and it's their land .Plus these chaps have been gifted $10 Billion by U.N :banana:

excuse me??? Arn't you trying to pretend to be a Pakistani journalist? $10billion???

and thats Maritime Museum(by navy), not Airforce...Airforce Museum is a bit away from that place...

I hear GEO is hiring these days...

Geo is hiring what??

Journalists!

The skating rink seems to be a bit small. Nice to see introduction of these concepts to South Asia though...I'd like to see a whole bunch of desi skaters :lol:

The skating rink seems to be a bit small. Nice to see introduction of these concepts to South Asia though...I'd like to see a whole bunch of desi skaters :lol:

What's so funny about desi skaters?

Ground+Mezzanine+7store Apartment Building

Location
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3D & Design by me
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Site Picture 11:58AM (19-April-2008)
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I don't think such a short building should be called a 'tower'.

two or three buildngs of this types already made in areas of Tariq road

I don't think such a short building should be called a 'tower'.

yes u r right :lol:
say some think about my design & 3d

The 3-D render is cool. What program do you make these in?

The 3-D render is cool. What program do you make these in?

for 3d Modle Auto CAD
and for Rendering 3dMAX

I don't think such a short building should be called a 'tower'.

Same could be said for Park Towers in Karachi. Which is what 3/4 storeys tall. Altleast this one has 7 floors.

^^ trappy you know much about Karachi. Is this due to your interest for Karachi or have you ever come here?

^^ trappy you know much about Karachi. Is this due to your interest for Karachi or have you ever come here?


i am from Karachi

Same could be said for Park Towers in Karachi. Which is what 3/4 storeys tall. Altleast this one has 7 floors.

^^ trappy you know much about Karachi. Is this due to your interest for Karachi or have you ever come here?

i am from Karachi


He was referring to trappy = traPPed.

Btw,mrrao...you're currently in karachi?

He was referring to trappy = traPPed.

Btw,mrrao...you're currently in karachi?


I live in Karachi kbboy:gossip::cheers1:

^^ trappy you know much about Karachi. Is this due to your interest for Karachi or have you ever come here?

Its all got to do with my fascination with Karachi. I was invited by one of our relatives living in Karachi to come to Karachi for a wedding and stay their for 2/3 weeks and have a proper tour of the city. But during that time I had caught chicken pocks so we couldn't come. :ohno: I really wanna visit Karachi, seen as its the biggest city of our nation. Other stuff that I know about Karachi is from my parents, aunties, uncles and a few cousins who're either from Karachi or have lived there for a while or visited it. :)

You've never been to Karachi?

You've never been to Karachi?

no :( :cry: :ohno:

Well, I hope you get to visit soon, Karachi is awesome.

LARKANA, April 23: Sindh Minister for Law, Youth Affairs and Sports Ayaz Soomro said that the Sindh government would soon establish an authority for the development of Gorakh Hill Station to boost tourism in the province.

Speaking at separate receptions in Larkana, Shahdadkot and Sujawal on Wednesday he said a bill to this effect would be tabled in the next session of Sindh Assembly.

He said tapping the tourism related resources in Sindh would receive attention of the present government and added that Gorakh Hill Station had atmosphere very similar to that of Murree.

Its development into a resort would attract more tourists and in turn Sindh would earn handsome revenue, he hoped.

He claimed that he had tabled six bills in the provincial assembly within a short period addressing key issues like shifting of authority of Sindh Public Service Commission from governor to the Sindh chief minister.

He said that millions of rupees meant for conservation and preservation of Moenjodaro had either been siphoned off or embezzled and hinted at initiating a probe into it and those found guilty of misappropriation of funds would not go escort free.

He claimed that the establishment was behind the conspiracy of killing Ms Benazir Bhutto.He blamed previous government for selling Sindh’s precious land at throw away prices and disclosed that record pertaining to the sale had been collected and the inquiry into the affair had been kicked off.

He said that any one found responsible for selling out land at lowest prices would not be spared.

He assured of posting of renowned and honest police officers to address the issue of law and order in the province. He said the Sindh cabinet had taken up the issue of loadshedding in the province and added that new grid stations would be constructed with the renovation work of the old electricity wiring to curtail the yawning gap between the production and consumption with the focus on reducing power theft.

He said fast trains between Jacobabad via Larkana to Karachi would be started soon while there would be double flights to Moenjodaro throughout the week.

These matters had been conveyed to PPP co-chairperson Asif Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, he said.

He announced a grant of Rs300,000 for Shahdadkot Bar Association and Rs200,000 for Qambar Bar Association and disclosed that a lawyers colony would be established and a stadium would be constructed in Shahdadkot.

I keep hearing about it. Whereabouts is it? Is it marked on Google Earth? Does anyone know if there are any roads that go there?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/09/Gorakh_Hill_Top_1.JPG

Gorakh Hill is a Hill Station of Sindh, Pakistan on the elevation of 6000 Ft. The Gorakh Hill is a developing hill station 93-Km away in the north west of Dadu District along with (Khuzdar) Balochistan Border, it is highest point of Kirthar Mountain Range in Sindh and a unique adventure point for nature lovers. Gorakh is a gateway for local villagers of Khuzdar Balochistan, which travel for purchasing food and other life Utilities from Wahipandi, a small town at the foot of the mountain range.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/Gorakh_Hill_Top.JPG

It is said that Great Indian Saint from medieval periods; Sri Gorakhnath ji had extensively wandered in these regions. That is why, many places are named after him. He wielded tremndous influence on people across all sects, castes, professions, classes. Such was his Yogic Power.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/Mid_Of_Khanwal_Luck.Jpg

Dadu City is the base camp for outside travelers, they can reach Dadu from two different sides one from Indus highway and other from National highway. They can stay in Dadu in local hotels offering only local cuisine. From Dadu travelers can hire a 4wd jeep for traveling to Gorakh Hill.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Base_Of_Khanwal_Luck.JPG

The Gorakh Hill is a rocky area similar to Gilgit areas. In the summer season temperature ranges between a maximum of 25C in day time to 5C at night. Temperatures during winters are well bellow zero with occasional snow fall.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cd/Fountain_Of_Gorakh.Jpg

The area would start looking amazing and the climate would become awesome even if they start by just increasing the tree plantation by a few hundred percent. Very little cost and wonderful results.

But I really do hope they don't start building ugly theme parks and artificial water parks here. Whatever happened to the idea of heavenly looking nature parks and hill stations?!

Now how does it look anything like Murree or have a similar climate?

Don't get me wrong, I love such places, but it's not Murree, it's just a desert with a little plantation.

Siamu is right...It will be too hot from April to mid August. It can be, however, a Winter Resort?

Siamu is right...It will be too hot from April to mid August. It can be, however, a Winter Resort?
Not just the climate, it's just a desert. I really can't see how it'd be appealing to the normal people. This is exactly why I was so surprised when people said there's a place like Murree, and I was like how the hell could there be.

hope they start building this hill station soon, good roads, restaurants, theme parks and hotels will attract tourist in this region
hope pc hotel builds a hotel there too

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Sassui Palejo said that the plan of Gorakh Hill Station is one of the biggest plans of Sindh. In this regard a bill will be presented in provincial assembly. This was stated by her while addressing a press conference at her office here on Friday.
Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Sassui Palejo further said that Ziyarat and Murree Hill Station were developed but Gorakh Hill Station was ignored but now Gorakh Hill’s plan will be completed very soon. Lakes, pounds and hotels will be constructed at Gorakh Hill Station, she added. Sassui Palejo further said that very soon International Conference will be held at Gorakh Hill Station. Sassui Palejo said that Moen-Jo-Daro will also be developed. She said that former CM Sindh, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim has harmed the assets of Sindh by landing helicopter at Moen-Jo-Daro. Inquiry will be conducted in this regard, she added. She further said that historical assets of Sindh, which are under the control of federation, will be taken back. Sassui Palejo said that all the provincial libraries will be facilitated with Internet. In this way students will connect with the world, she added.

http://www.regionaltimes.com/26apr2008/frontpage/alqaeda.php
Ziyarat has any Hill station?

This project is named after the Hindu deity goraknath?? or was that just some right wing hindu on wikipedia stating useless BS since the names are similar (just like they say that almost every city in central asia was originally named in sanskrit).

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Dawn at GH
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Closest town, Mithi.

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Palm forestry in infancy

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Seems like a good place for heat-stricken Karachites!!

heat-stricken Karachi? So is this place cold?

^^Well suppose to be, at that high altitude or why the comparison with Murree?

Looks like a good place for camping, provided its made safe and some medical facility is available close by.

"The weather at the hill in summer is very pleasant, with moderate temperatures during the day, dropping to slightly chilly at night. In winter, however, the temperature goes down to almost -8 to -12 degree centigrade."

"Last but not least, I cannot forget the hospitality of the people there, whoever we met, wherever we went. They welcomed us with open hearts and open arms. They served us delicious meals that we would not have thought of and gave us the respect that we do not get even from our blood relations here in our cosmopolitan area. They tried to make us as comfortable as they could, and showed us a concept of selfless living that we cityfolk have somewhat forgotten."

Quotes from the article below
http://travelroads.com/content/index.asp?articleID=196

^^ agreed, its not murree but this looks like an awesome place for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, hunting or even skydiving.

looks like northern arizona

It's an awesome place. I personally like such places more than places like Murree. But it's not a place for families to go. They'd get bored easily. I personally like it like it is. If I find out how to go there, and have some money, I'd make sure I visit this place.

It's an awesome place. I personally like such places more than places like Murree. But it's not a place for families to go. They'd get bored easily. I personally like it like it is. If I find out how to go there, and have some money, I'd make sure I visit this place.

Read this article from my last post, has some info how a trip can be arranged. I hope to do the same with my Sindhi relatives next time I'm there.
http://travelroads.com/content/index.asp?articleID=196

The only Problem is DAKU...

Law and order are not good....

and 2nd thing ....the tribes are so much patriot....they dont want any outsider in their land

The only Problem is DAKU...

Law and order are not good....

and 2nd thing ....the tribes are so much patriot....they dont want any outsider in their land

its time they realize that the land belongs to the populace and its not their malkiyat. plus they would appreciate outside money and development this will bring.

Can anyone post its location in map? I know a place in Sindh where it snows in winter and its height is almost the same as of Murree (7000 feet).

highest place of Sindh

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=27.220639&lon=67.158064&z=14&l=0&m=a&v=2

Its 7,014 feet high. 82 KM from Dadu. I have also heard that this place is owned by DAKOOZ.

With all due respect, mounty, s6 & mehdi might be wrong about decoits, atleast as per this family's experience with people & place there.

Just take all safety precautions, like you would do in most such deserted place.

READ People, READ, before forming preconceived notions of dangerous place & unfriendly people. OPEN MIND goes a long way!:)

According to this article, a beautiful place, most friendly helpful selfless people of that area.
http://travelroads.com/content/index.asp?articleID=196

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With all due respect, mounty, s6 & mehdi might be wrong

Actually its "s6demon" i.e. "sex demon". :ohno:

OPEN MIND goes a long way!:)

What makes you think that we are not open minded?

most friendly helpful selfless people of that area.

That could be said about most places in Pakistan.

^^ I think he was replying to some comments that this place might be full of robbers.

What makes you think that we are not open minded?


Just like kbboy said, it was reference to that "area being full of dakoos". It may be okay for parents to scare their kids from visiting the area but we should refrain from such beliefs.

To me its no different than, when a western think that in Pakistan everyone is a symapthizer of Taliban or that all women wear burqa or something.

Misconceptions are just that, misconceptions, unless ofcourse you've been there or atleast that was your own experience. Until then perhaps we should see how others felt when they went there.
I know we here are mostly open-minded liberal types, thus all the more surprising to hold such views about other fellow Pakistanis.
Hope my explanation clears tha air.

Actually its "s6demon" i.e. "sex demon". :ohno:

you just cant let go of me, can you??

the "s" represents "speed." i used to do cart racing. i always had trouble finding the same s.n. so i shortened it and added a number. tsk tsk tsk :ohno:

^^ Okay man chill! But "s6" does sound as "sex".

^^ TraPPed you wrote something quite right above your avatar... :)

^^ TraPPed you wrote something quite right above your avatar... :)

:bowtie:

^^ Let me get this straight. R u admitting being a retard? :righton:

^^ Let me get this straight. R u admitting being a retard? :righton:

I knew you would come up with this. :ohno: :no:

So I'll just quote to you, what I said to Jonesy!

I take it you're not including yourself in that statement? ;)Maybe compared to the average person out there on the street. But not compared to the Average SSC'er! Have you seen how EVERYONE on SCC tries to ACT all clever and smart?! I could easily prove many of them wrong. But I don't want to waste my time and engage in useless "debates".

LINK to that page: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=612575&page=5

hahahha TraPPo... u r an SSC member too, so be specific...

And my comment was about your speculation about s6 :D :lol:...

any updates on this..??

any updates on this..??

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woow that really amazing is Bin Qasim park is also this one or is other one

woow that really amazing is Bin Qasim park is also this one or is other one
Bagh Ibn-Qasim located at sea view and this one is located on university road
very near to the u/c site of IT Tower

http://i35.tinypic.com/11vgmdx.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/13zzhgo.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/osbczc.jpg


beautiful pics & very nice update :applause:

Beautiful pics......thanks for sharing....

WHICH PARK IS THIS:?

^^Askari Park

Naheed Super Market
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0640.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0639.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0638.jpg

Dilkusha Forum, Tariq Road
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0637.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0636.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0635.jpg

Some random buildings near Tariq Road & Bahadurabad
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0630.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0629.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0628.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0627.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0626.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0594.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0598.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0597.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0595.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0590.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0591.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0593.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0620.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0617.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0618.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0615.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0613.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0612.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0610.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0622.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab245/mehdi_hussain/IMG_0623.jpg

Nice pics Mehdi Bhai cs walay :lol:

Nice but I wish they were a little taller.

Its so nice to see so many mid rise residential appartments in Khi. Greap pics mehdi thanx :)

http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02409.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02414.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02413.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02415.jpg
calm waters
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02418.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02408.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/DSC02407.jpg

Its interesting to see how defence regency turns out.

The area around Tariq Road/Bahadurabad is where the true middle class of Karachi live, and the area will become very nice in the next 10 years. Already many mid-rise apartment buildings of decent quality exist there. It will have a lot more as bungalows are converted to such mid-rises now and high-rises in the future.

18 floor
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010320.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010318.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010317.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010316.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010315.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010314.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010313.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010312.jpg

These are near Maleer Cant

http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010302.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010301.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010296.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010293.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010289.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010285.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010283.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010278.jpghttp://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010277.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010275.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010274.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010272.jpg

Sh Faisal
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010254.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010253.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010252.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010251.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010250.jpg
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010244.jpg

http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv251/fas-g/25072010250.jpg


This building has been in this unfinished state since the last 10-15 years.