Mohatta Palace

Karachi


Near the Ziarat of Abdullah Shah Gazi is the Mohatta Palace, another residence of Jinnah's sister Fatima, a fine British Raj building that has enjoyed a new lease of life following its restoration in 1999. The exhibtions detail the history of Pakistan's distinctive artistic heritage while the gardens offer some fine relief from Karachi's crowded mayhem.


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