Ibn-e-Qasim bagh - jehangir kothari parade
Sights/Landmarks/parks
The Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh is located in Clifton, Karachi and inaugurated in 2007. It is Karachi's biggest urban park constructed on 130 acres (0.53 km sq) of land. More than 10 million people visited the park per year. This park was named as Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim in memory of the 8th century Arab conqueror, Muhammad Bin Qasim of the Ummayad empire.
Jehangir Kothari Parade is a promenade on land bequeathed by Seth Jehangir Hormusji Kothari to the city of Karachi. There are two main structures:
In June 2005, City District Government Karachi (CDGK) started extensive renovation work of the promenade pier and pavilion by removing the old and decrepit children's 'PlayLand'. The park cost PKR 600 million and was completed in 300 working days. Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, 73 acres (300,000 m sq) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers.
For entertainment purposes of visitors, the park has a turtle pond. To create an element of originality, the park also has 20 stone canopies. This park has various murals of dinosaurs that are extremely huge and add to the excitement on the faces of the visitors that come from various parts of Pakistan. This park overlooks the 90 meter Port Fountain of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and thus adds to the beauty of the Clifton area.
The park consists of extensive lighting, pathways and lush green spaces. The Lady Loyd Pier runs down the middle of the park providing spectacular views. 'Bin Qasim' park - as it is popularly referred to by locals - shares the vicinity with another park, called 'Beach Park'. This beautiful park is spread over an area of 47 acres and has been constructed along the city's coastal driveway.
Jehangir Kothari Parade is a promenade on land bequeathed by Seth Jehangir Hormusji Kothari to the city of Karachi. There are two main structures:
- The Promenade Pavilion built in 1920, and
- The Pier of the complex built in 1921. It is named after Lady Lloyd, Governor of Bombay Sir George Lloyd's wife. There is a marble plaque embedded in the pier wall that reads, "Lady Lloyd Pier".
In June 2005, City District Government Karachi (CDGK) started extensive renovation work of the promenade pier and pavilion by removing the old and decrepit children's 'PlayLand'. The park cost PKR 600 million and was completed in 300 working days. Prior to the initiation of construction on Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, 73 acres (300,000 m sq) of land was freed from the grip of land grabbers.
For entertainment purposes of visitors, the park has a turtle pond. To create an element of originality, the park also has 20 stone canopies. This park has various murals of dinosaurs that are extremely huge and add to the excitement on the faces of the visitors that come from various parts of Pakistan. This park overlooks the 90 meter Port Fountain of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and thus adds to the beauty of the Clifton area.
The park consists of extensive lighting, pathways and lush green spaces. The Lady Loyd Pier runs down the middle of the park providing spectacular views. 'Bin Qasim' park - as it is popularly referred to by locals - shares the vicinity with another park, called 'Beach Park'. This beautiful park is spread over an area of 47 acres and has been constructed along the city's coastal driveway.
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