Sher Shah, Karachi

#214 among attractions in Karachi

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SherShah is a neighbourhood in Karachi, Pakistan, that is located along the northern bank of the Lyari River. Sher Shah is home to the Morroro Graveyard - a vast cemetery that is centuries old. It is also the site of some of Karachi's recycling industry. In October 2010, Baloch terrorists gunned down 13 members of the Urdu-speaking community in a spare-parts market. ()

Coordinates: 24°54'0"N, 67°0'0"E

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Sher Shah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bani Israel Graveyard, Hasrat Mohani Colony, Paposh Nagar, SITE Subdivisions.

1.4 miSE
Cemetery
Bani Israel Graveyard, Karachi
36 min walk • The Bani Israel Graveyard is the only Jewish cemetery in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This cemetery is a part of the larger Mewa Shah Graveyard. Over the years, the area has been reduced. The graveyard currently holds about 5,000 graves.
1 miE
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Hasrat Mohani Colony, Karachi
25 min walk • Hasrat Mohani Colony is a neighbourhood in the Korangi District in eastern Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously part of Korangi Town, which was an administrative unit that was disbanded in 2011.
1.6 miNE
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Paposh Nagar, Karachi
40 min walk • Paposh Nagar or Paposhnagar is a neighborhood in the Karachi Central district of Karachi, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Paposh Nagar including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis and Christians.
0.6 miNW
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SITE Subdivisions, Karachi
15 min walk • SITE Town lies in the southern part of Karachi and was named after the Sindh Industrial & Trading Estate. SITE Town was formed in 2001 as part of The Local Government Ordinance 2001, and was subdivided into 9 union councils. The town system was disbanded in 2011, and SITE Town was re-organized as part of Karachi West District in 2015.
1.2 miN
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Metroville, Karachi
30 min walk • Metroville is a neighborhood in the Karachi West district of Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of the SITE Town borough, which was disbanded in 2011. Foundition by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto founding chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party.
1.6 miSE
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Golimar, Karachi
40 min walk • Golimar is one of the neighbourhoods of S.I.T.E. Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The name of the Golimar has been changed to Gulbahar.
1.6 miNE
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Sultanabad Colony, Karachi
40 min walk • Sultanabad Colony is a residential area in Gulbahar of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Sultanabad Colony including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc.
0.9 miE
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Qaim Khani, Karachi
22 min walk • Qaim Khani is one of the neighbourhoods of SITE Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Qaimkhani or Kaimkhani is a Muslim community that claims to be Muslim Rajputs. They converted to Islam in the 14th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sher Shah?

Nearby attractions include SITE Subdivisions, Karachi (15 min walk), Qaim Khani, Karachi (22 min walk).

How to get to Sher Shah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sher Shah:

Train

Manghopir (10 min walk)
Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (21 min walk)