Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistani Rupee · PKR

Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and upmarket restaurants, but Karachi is still largely a cash economy — carry rupees for taxis, markets, street food and smaller shops.

Tipping (locally 'baksheesh') is customary; around 10% in restaurants and small notes for porters and drivers are appreciated.

Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone tourist SIMs at Jinnah International arrivals (passport required for registration)

Plug: Type C / D (and Type G in many newer buildings) · 230V / 50Hz

General: 15 (police)

Fire: 16

Masjid-e-Tooba (Gol Masjid) — A landmark single-dome mosque in DHA and one of the city's best-known places of worship.

Memon Masjid — A large, busy congregational mosque in the old commercial centre of the city.

Mosques citywide — Mosques are everywhere in Karachi and most malls, offices and the airport have prayer rooms (musalla); the adhan is heard across each neighbourhood.