Division in Sindh, Pakistan
Karachi Division (Urdu : کراچی ڈویژن ) is an administrative division of the Sindh Province of Pakistan . There are seven districts of Karachi Division. CNIC code of Karachi Division is 42.[3] [4]
History
In December 1960 Lasbela became a separate district from Kalat division and was placed to form Karachi-Bela division.
In 1972, Lasbela district transferred back to Kalat division and Karachi district divided into three (03) districts; East , West and South .
In 1996, Two (02) more districts Central and Malir was created in Karachi division.
The Karachi Division was abolished in 2001 and five districts of Karachi were merged in City District Karachi . The City District Karachi was divided in 18 Towns and 178 union councils.[5] Commissioner Karachi division was made DCO City District government Karachi .
On 11 July 2011, Sindh Government restored 5 districts of Karachi division.[6]
In November 2013, a new district (sixth), Korangi was formed by splitting District Karachi East .[7] [8]
In August 2020, Sindh cabinet approved formation of the seventh district in Karachi - Keamari District . Keamari District was formed by splitting District West .[3] [4]
Recently, Sindh Government renamed the four existing Districts to their famous areas names.
Currently, Sindh government is planning to create Bin Qasim district after bifurcating Malir district .
Districts of Karachi Division
Karachi Division
There are seven districts of Karachi, namely:
CNIC Codes
References