"Karachi is a living and breathing character of its own, the most resilient entity that I have every seen. Despite being wounded and abused in every possible way, this city survives and that’s its enduring legacy."

"Karachi is not a city or a peice of land for us. It’s like it’s a part of me. I can never express the releif I feel whenever I come back to my city. The people, the culture, the acceptance and way of living is beyond words. Nothing can ever change the feeling this city brings."

"A city that welcomes the needy, the dreamers, and the doers alike. It’s not just the economic heart of Pakistan but a vibrant corridor connecting our nation to the world. Despite its chaos, Karachi’s spirit of resilience and generosity makes it truly unforgettable."

"Karachi has the dream of educated people in Pakistan. It is the financial hub, the most populated city, where every culture of Pakistan lives together under one umbrella the name Mini Pakistan where people of Karachi warmly come to every corner of the world to live in harmony in a secular society"

"Karachi is a city that is rich in culture, tradition, customs and values, It is by far the only city in Pakistan that has people from across different cultures and areas of Pakistan living here, and that simply means that it is a synergy that portrays resilience, unity, diversity and strength. If all of this combined can get together to rebuild and contribute to this city, it can use its potential to reimagine and develop a rebust economy for Pakistan and make our country the most modern, developed and economically strong countries in the world. I have absolutely no doubt, but the change comes from within, so contribution can play a key role."

"It's not a city. It's the lens I look at Pakistan with. It's the mother who never tires. who never sleeps. My relationship with Karachi is a love-hate one: love because of everything I got from her and hate because I don't believe I will find another Karachi out there. The stories - the people of every culture and color - the capability of all of us coming together and making this stupidly dysfunctional system work - it's more than survival instinct - it is the toxic manifestation of our love for this city. I can say this one thing about Karachi surely: maybe I can leave Karachi, but Karachi will never leave me. It is a part of me. It is what I look at in the mirror. I am grateful for receiving so much from Karachi and disappointed at being able to give back so little. Karach meri jaan - I love you."

"Karachi was founded by a woman named Mai Kolachi, from whom this city inherited its nurturing and kind-hearted spirit. This city welcomes everyone with open arms, regardless of color, creed, status, or religion. It pains me to see my city in this state. I hope that my beloved city heals and thrives once again soon."

"Karachi was founded by a woman named Mai Kolachi, from whom this city inherited its nurturing and kind-hearted spirit. This city welcomes everyone with open arms, regardless of color, creed, status, or religion. It pains me to see my city in this state. I hope that my beloved city heals and thrives once again soon."

"Karachi, to me, is a city of unstoppable energy, chaotic but full of heart. It’s a place where diversity, resilience, and opportunity blend together, and I only wish to see it become cleaner, safer, and more united.."

"Karachi is wild, fast and full of life. The roads are broken, the city is messy but the people never stop. There is a crazy kind of energy here. No matter what happens, Karachi always find a way to rise again."

"Karachi isn't just a city, it's home. The people of Karachi, the real Karachites, are kind, well-mannered, and full of heart. Once, it was the city of the "muhajirs", glowing bright as the "City of Lights". But over time, people from faraway villages came searching for jobs, and slowly turned this shining city into one buried under pollution, kachra, and gandagi. Still, Karachi stands tall like that old tree that gives shade to everyone, even when no one gives it support. Karachi earns for Pakistan, yet no one truly works for Karachi."

"Karachi: the beat of my heart, the rhythm of my soul."

"Well, this city has been a part of us. It made us familiar with many religious, cultural, and races. This city is a great place to live without discrimination, or enmity. This city has great places for having fun. A great place to taste million foods and cuisines. But, today, this city has been facing challenges. Thefts, killings, infrastructure problems, and so much more issues are affecting it. Nevertheless, there is always a ray of hope. And we will witness the positive changes it needs."

"For me, Karachi is not just a city — it’s the soul of Pakistan. Known as the City of Lights, Karachi represents resilience, diversity, and opportunity. From its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks to its welcoming people and vibrant creative spirit, Karachi continues to drive the nation’s economy and inspire countless dreams. Despite its challenges, it remains the heartbeat that keeps Pakistan moving forward — a true symbol of strength, unity, and hope."

"I was born and raised here in karachi. i came to my senses, remembering my father used to take me and my siblings to the near by parks often, we used to enjoy the small rides, hustle and bustle of people around. People always facinated me as i used to observe every single story around me, in different races, colors and languages, I always held questions in my mind, to get close to people and ask them who they are. I genuenly held this curiousity of getting to know people and their stories, that's what always contributed to the part of my heart pumping. Growing up in karachi I remember to be in a neighbourhood, the people of these numbered houses were kind and sweet, there was a Almond tree I remember in a house we used to buy those from, life was perfect I remembered the unity and love among all the members of those homes. As the time passed we shifted to a new location and it was rushy, and on the top floor of a building. Life started to get a little different for me as i recall, I was mildly unsatisfied, if i say i was just ok, from then on I started going to the new school and discovered the little playground nearby which were just two roads making an illusion of a ground, I discovered nearby shops and mosque. Life was good until I started facing bullying, it was not race specific but still I was bullied to my core, I chose Isolation as a child which was the smartest move but a good one. Apart from bullies playing their active role in ruining mychildhood, the adults also played an extra role, by planting bombs and threatening businesses nearby, governments were unstable and loot was on the rise, political conflicts were on the rise and much more. I remembered going for outing one day with our below floor neighbours to Aladin park, they strictly instructed me not to speak pashto anywhere, I was like okay! quite strange but life saving as these racist conflicts were on the rise, and I remember I as a kid used to drop my tusion teacher to the bus stop to provide her safer passage, if someone ever asked anyone of us about our race, so that either of us can speak our native language to save both of us from getting burned or getting shot. The good part of this all was, it was never the ordinary residents, we always loved each other and never saw races, colors nor laguages. We eventually grew tired of this and moved to Swat, and there I Spent the most heavenly and Peaceful 6 Years of my Life, learning my language more better, my culture and most of all, observing the beauty of unity, families and people, it gave me a new perspective about things and humans, I learned a ton! and discovered many new and different cultures amongst our own, seeing racism in the mountains too, but not at extreme. As the time passed I moved to Karachi again, and here now I was starting from scratch again, I saw things from a new perspective and fresh. Spending time here gave me the realization that I'm feeling homesick, even living with my family. It was a different feeling, It was not that I was missing my Kin, but the Presence of unity in the air was nowhere to be seen. People in the city are just too much into themselves. They barely are united or connected by any strong means or by a common ideology. I still feel homesick on major events like Eid and other similar days often, it is not that i've isolated myself, but the feeling of lacking unity in the air. But It never stopped me from meeting amazing people, I still have that curiousity to meet new people and get to know them and ask them a ton of questions. As i believe when differnt cultures meet, they have potential to bring a very positive change and exchange of knowledge , along with that the opportunities to work towards solving problems together and better. it's been 4 years here now, and I don't know my neighbours name yet, we hardly interact, and that's fine, we should respect each other's space, sometimes I think maybe if I'm in the wrong neighbourhood, but it is very common around here in the city. what we need is a common ideology and flag to live under, that's what will make a real difference. We as people are very beautiful and kind seeking connections and love, but divided by the moles amongst us who sow the seed of hatred, language, race, political parties and in the most common setting; teams. In the end I'd love to include verses from the Holy Quran as Allah's words are the best. Allah says in the Quran: "O mankind! Indeed We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may ˹get to˺ know one another. Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you. Allah is truly All-Knowing, All-Aware." And one quote very dear to my heart from the last cermon of the Prophet Peace be upon him, as he said: "All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab""

"Mere Dil se ek hi cheez nikali thi,Jub me Islamabad gayi thi Wo yeh thi ke Manzil chahe Kahi bhi ho Karachi se bhetar koi jaga nahin Karachi Dil me Basta he aur raago me dourta Kahi bhi jao Karachi se bhetar Nahin.humara Ghar he"