Karachi, Pakistan

​“I was born and raised in the industrial metropolis of Pakistan known as Karachi. It is the most heavily populated city in the country and an epicenter of all major industries. Due to its stature and a door to numerous opportunities, the city welcomes everyone from all over the country making it rich in the overall states/districts’ specific cultures. Even though it has been almost 7 years since I moved to the United States, however, the memories of my time back in Pakistan are still the most cherished and fondest ones I keep closest to my heart.
 
 Now, what exactly makes Karachi an exciting place? Well, there are a good few reasons to answer that. For one, it’s renowned as the city of lights for a reason. Meaning, there is always something happening for people to take some time out and enjoy. Secondly, the ethnic street food is one of the biggest attractions that not only invites the locals but piques the interests of people internationally. Known for its spicy dishes, tourists are encouraged to try the city’s long list of famous dishes including barbequed kebabs, deep fried fish, Nihari, Biryani, etc. But if you are not a big fan of spices, Karachi also offers many different types of sweet delicacies that are rich and full of texture such as Kulfi, Falooda, and local confectioneries. Furthermore, what also serves as another major source of entertainment is exploring the small local markets and capturing the essence of how different individual cultures across the states translates unanimously into making one single nation. In addition, since the city is rich in history and culture, visiting state parks and historic monuments is definitely a great way to spend some time off and relax. Lastly, and something I enjoyed the most, was beating the hot temperature persisting all-round the year by taking a stroll along the seashores of Karachi. The experience is embedded in my memories as the most stimulating and revitalizing as any other.”