Ethnic Communities
One of the uniqueness of the Karachi which is not found in other famous cities of the globe is its tolerance to its dwellers to maintain their basic ethnic identity, lifestyles and live together in their respective neighbourhoods. For example, Kiamari is known for the Kachchis or Kharadar is for Memons and Agha Khanis, similarly Lyari is known for Baloch and Memons, Nazimabad and Liaquatabad for Muhajirs (Urdu speaking people), and Malir is known for Sindhi,because here in Karachi communities prefer to live in groups or Jamaats or their "own kind", instead of living scattered, as according to mindset of Pakistani people (who being divided in distinctive cultures / identities) it is in their own interest. The mentality has been reinforced as a result of serious clashes which have taken in recent past among different ethnic groups in this city.
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