Urdu Bazaar, Karachi

Urdu Bazaar is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Pakistan.[1][2] It is one of the oldest markets in Pakistan.[3][4]

A variety of books, both used and new books, are available in the market, including books on art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and science.[3][4]

Urdu Bazaar is also known for its book festival.[5]

History

It was founded in the 1950s in Karachi.[6]

References
  1. "Urdu bazaar: The world of books". DAWN.COM. February 1, 2011.
  2. "The 'very tragic' story of the bookshops at a patiently waiting Urdu Bazaar". The New International.
  3. Juman, Amber. "Urdu Bazaar's Evolution, from the Mughal Times to the Present". Youlin Magazine.
  4. "Urdu Bazaar: "We have lavish shops for shoes but for books, we can't even find space on a drain"". The Express Tribune. January 13, 2019.
  5. "KARACHI: Book mela at Urdu Bazaar". DAWN.COM. June 4, 2002.
  6. "Urdu bazaar; A prestigious and historical book market - A legacy". October 18, 2021.
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