Azam Basti
Azam Basti (Urdu: اعظم بستی) is a neighborhood in Karachi East district of Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of Jamshed Town,[1] which was disbanded in 2011.
Azam Basti اعظم بستی | |
|---|---|
| District | Karachi East |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
There are several ethnic groups in Azam Basti including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 90% of the population is [Christian]. The population of Jamshed Town is estimated to be nearly one million.
Azam Basti contains a vibrant Christian population represented by the Catholic parish of St Paul.[2]
References
- Jamshed Town - Government of Karachi Archived 2006-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
- "Agenzia Fides 31 January 2005". Archived from the original on 2011-06-14.
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