Shamshad Akhtar

Karachi-the Mega City of Pakistan: a Study of Urban Land Use and Land Value Pattern Shamshad Akhtar

Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan. It is the largest industrial center and business hub of the country. It emerged from a small fishing village in 1729. The city was properly planned and expanded during the British rule(1839 to 1947). After creation of Pakistan it was the first capital of the country. Due to its rapid population growth and areal expansion the city has developed a complex pattern of land use and land value. The city comprises orient and modern land uses. The cantonments and civil lines mark the legacy of the British colonial rule. The bazaar is a typical retail market of South Asian cities. Squatter settlements are characteristics of the cities of Less Developed Countries. The high rises, Malls and Marts are features of Western Cities