Malīr River
river, Pakistan
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The MalÄ«r River is a seasonal stream that flows through the eastern part of Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi itself is a major commercial and industrial center and Pakistan's principal seaport, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea near the Indus River delta. The city's development was initially driven by its role as a port for the Indus River valley and the Punjab region. The MalÄ«r River, along with the LayÄri River, are two seasonal streams that pass through the city.1
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