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15-456: Nehr-e-Khayyam (Urdu: نہر خیام), situated in Clifton , Karachi , Pakistan, is a water channel originally constructed as a stormwater drain . Roughly 10-feet-deep, the channel is approximately two and a half kilometer in length, half exposed to the open air while the other half is covered, overbuild by road and buildings. Stretching from Bank Road at Khayaban-e-Iqbal to Khyaban-e-Saadi, the channel

30-638: A focal point of urban interest for environmental reasons. The channel is plagued by heavy pollution, filled with garbage and sewage , a stark contrast to its location in the densely populated and upscale neighbourhood of Clifton. Numerous efforts have been made to address the pollution and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area. However, these endeavors have been marred by challenges such as broken contracts, unclear responsibilities, and financial discrepancies, resulting in unresolved legal disputes awaiting adjudication in courts. Beyond issues of pollution and degraded water quality, scientific studies have highlighted

45-452: A shrine of 8th century Abdullah Shah Ghazi - widely regarded as the city's patron saint. The shrine is immediately adjacent to the historic Sri Ratneswar Mahadev Hindu Temple . Clifton was initially developed in the late 19th century under British colonial rule, and initially served as the location for homes belonging to the city's British elite as an escape from the city. In the early 20th century, Parsis from nearby Iran began moving to

60-457: Is home to several foreign consulates , while its commercial centres are amongst the most high-end in Pakistan, with a strong presence of international brands. The area around Clifton was a largely barren seashore until British rule, and was previously known to locals as "Hawa Bandar," or "Wind Port." Prior to the establishment of the area as a suburb of Karachi, Clifton's shoreline had been home to

75-418: Is linked with the sea, connecting through Boat Basin . The water flow of Nehr-e-Khayyam is bidirectional: during low tide , water moves from the ground to the sea, while during high tide, it reverses course, flowing from the sea back to the ground. Despite its original purpose of draining rainwater into the sea, and first plans as a 'recreational zone' in the 1970s, Nehr-e-Khayyam has, over the decades, become

90-668: The Chinese embassy here. The extremists were killed but unfortunately two police officers were also killed. Clifton is emerging as another Central Business District of Karachi along with Saddar Town the main Central Business District of Karachi. Today it headquarters the corporate office of Pakistan's largest energy company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) as well several other large local and foreign companies such as Nestlé Pakistan Limited, Dolmen Group and Muller and Phipps among other corporate and regional offices. It also houses

105-753: The Kuwaiti consulate among others. Dolmen Malls The group operates three malls located in Clifton , Tariq Road, and Hyderi . Dolmen at Tariq Road was opened in 2000, Dolmen Mall Hyderi was built in 2008, and Dolmen Mall Clifton was built in 2011. In 2018, the Malls hosted Independence Day celebrations from Friday, 10 August to Tuesday, 14 August. Dolmen Malls house international and local retail, fashion, makeup and food brands and an indoor recreational facility including Sindbad Amusement Park . The Malls have been used by filmmakers and media persons to promote their shows, films, and projects. This article about

120-506: The area, and were soon followed by Muslims and Hindus. The Jehangir Kothari Parade , bestowed to the city by Parsi businessman Seth Jehangir Hormusji Kothari , was built in Clifton in 1919–20. The Mohatta Palace was built in Clifton in 1927 by a wealthy Hindu businessman, and now serves as a museum. Clifton Bridge was built in the 1930s to connect the suburb to central Karachi. By the 1950s, camel owners began offering rides to local tourists on

135-402: The beach. The area remained a residential area characterized by bungalows until the 1970s, when the area began to develop as one of Karachi's prime commercial and retail centres. In 1973, Clifton's famous Three Sword monument was erected as part of a beautification programme launched by Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto , and was built in the shape of his political parties election symbol at

150-772: The event. The event has been a major hit with young people with the event witnessing massive crowds on all three days of this festival. The KEF is organized in the early part of January each year. Clifton itself is recognised as a fast food BBQ destination within Karachi which attracts locals as well as tourists who enjoy shopping walking on the seashore and dining in these restaurants which serve quality Halal foods on demand. There are also several international consulates and high commission offices based in Clifton such as British Deputy High Commission, The Chinese consulate, The Italian Consulate, The Russian Consulate The Iranian Consulate, Consulate General of Switzerland as well as

165-403: The former residence of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the current residence of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari & Asif Ali Zardari . Bilawal House , which is now the current residence of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been surrounded with controversy since the erection of a protective wall around the house, with many local politicians asking authorities to pull it down. In 2018, a group of extremists attacked

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180-771: The headquarters of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Increased business activity and real estate construction boom has resulted in Clifton altering the city skyline, with the two tallest buildings in Pakistan, the Bahria Icon Tower and the Ocean Towers located in Clifton. The Karachi Eat Food Festival, which is Pakistan's biggest food festival, is held every year in Clifton. The festival started off back in 2016 and it has now become Pakistan's major culinary and restaurant event with 95+ stalls and major brand engagement. Many new restaurateurs and aspiring chefs try out their locally and internationally inspired dishes at

195-599: The pervasive presence of bacteria within the channel, all of which eventually flow through the Chinna Creek into the Arabian Sea . This Sindh location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Clifton, Karachi Clifton is an upscale and historic seaside locality in Karachi , Pakistan . It is one of the most affluent parts of the city, home to some of Karachi's most expensive real estates. It

210-502: The time. Despite a breakdown of law and order in Karachi in the 1980s and 1990s, Clifton was one of the localities in Karachi where real estate activity remained strong. The government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto planned a casino in the area near the Clifton Beach in a bid to attract foreign tourists to Pakistan in the 70s. However, the idea was abandoned soon because of political issues and the structure lay empty for many decades until it

225-467: Was taken over by a local amusement parks company, who opened a themed entertainment center named "Sindbad" on it. This was also closed down in the early 2000s and after another bout of vacancy, the place was finally torn down and the Dolmen Mall was erected in its place. This mall is now one of Pakistan's premier shopping malls, housing local and many foreign brands like Debenham's. The areas also houses

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