Gizri
Gizri (Urdu: گزری ) is one of the neighborhoods of Clifton Cantonment in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
There are several ethnic groups including Muhajir, Sindhis, Punjabis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras and Ismailis.
It is famous for its 24-hour restaurants and its paved alleys. Gizri is a relatively peaceful area and is famous for its tailoring shops. Besides Gizri is home to the headquarter of Kyukushin karate. Many famous Karate fighters including Samir Khan Kakar live in Gizri. There are many mosques in Gizri. These include Noorani Masjid, Mubarik Masjid and Fatima Masjid. Politics is rare in this part of the city. Jamaate-Islami enjoys popular support of the People. The last Nazim of Gizri had belonged to Jamaat-e-Islami. Gizri is divided into two parts named Upper Gizri and Lower Gizri and separated by a main road that runs through Gizri itself.
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Coordinates: 24°49′03″N 67°02′58″E / 24.8174131°N 67.0493674°E
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