Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building

KMC Building

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Building is a historic building located at M. A. Jinnah road in Karachi. The foundation stone for the building was laid in 1927, construction was completed in 1930, and it was inaugurated in 1932.[1]

In January 2007 the City District Government of Karachi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the building. The building went through a major renovation project which included repairing of the clock tower.[1] Events organized around the theme of "Hamara Karachi Festival 2007" included Mushaira, exhibitions, and cultural and social activities.

References

  1. 1 2 "The past is another story..." 22 December 2008.
  • "Hamara Karachi Festival Jan 6-18: Kolkata mayor to attend festival". Daily Times of Pakistan. December 28, 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
  • ""Hamara Karachi" festival from Jan. 6". Office of the Governor of Sindh. November 29, 2006. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-01.

Coordinates: 24°51′36″N 67°00′36″E / 24.86000°N 67.01000°E / 24.86000; 67.01000


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