“From Royalty to Transformation: The Untold Story of Karachi’s Historic District”

In 1961, Queen Elizabeth of England visited Karachi and was accompanied by Field Marshal Ayub Khan, the Pakistani head of state.

They rode together in an open-top car through the vibrant streets of Saddar, which were filled with college and school students, as well as numerous onlookers.

During that time, Saddar was known as one of the cleanest areas in Karachi. However, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it underwent a transformation and became a hub for bars and renowned shopping destinations.

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This attracted the middle-class population of Karachi, who sought entertainment and shopping opportunities.

Unfortunately, over the years, Saddar has become one of the most densely populated and rundown regions of the city, bearing little resemblance to its once magnificent past.

Despite this, it remains a significant area for Karachi’s Christian community, hosting some of the most impressive churches in the city.