Azam Basti اعظم بستی | |
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Country | Pakistan |
City | Karachi |
District | Karachi East |
Time zone | UTC+5 ( PST) |
Azam Basti ( Urdu: اعظم بستی) is a neighborhood in Karachi East district of Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of Jamshed Town, [1] which was disbanded in 2011.
There are several ethnic groups in Azam Basti including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis. Over 90% of the population in Azam Basti is Christian. The population of Jamshed Town is estimated to be nearly one million.
Azam Basti contains a vibrant Christian population represented by the Catholic parish of St Paul. [2]
24°51′N 67°04′E / 24.850°N 67.067°E