Karachi: Quick Facts

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Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners • Nov. 8, 2026, 7:00 AM ET (Tech Xplore)

The US turns it back on electric vehicles • Oct. 29, 2026, 3:29 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Today in History: October 18, Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto survives bombing • Oct. 18, 2026, 4:02 AM ET (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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Aerial view of Karachi, Pakistan, showing tall modern buildings near the coastline, sandy beaches, and dense cityscape stretching into the distance.

Karachi, Pakistan

The Defence Society Mosque in Karachi.

Jinnah's Tomb, a large white marble mausoleum with a domed roof and arched entrances, stands in Karachi, Pakistan, with visitors walking and sitting nearby.

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