An affluent class area, DHA Defence Housing Authority, Karachi is situated on southern corner of Karachi, Pakistan. Its location makes it the elite class residential area of Karachi. The Jinnah International airport is at 30 minute drive, while IICHUNDRIGAR road the business district is around 20 minute drive. The major roads which feed DHA Karachi are : 1. Main National Highway (Korangi Road) 2. Gizri road.(kh e Hafiz) 3. Clifton Road.(Zamzama 0r Kh- Shaheen) 4.Mai Kolachi Road via Abdullah shah Ghazi or 26 th street.
The importance and affluence of the area can be gauged by the fact that the residents of DHA Karachi belong to the elite business class of Karachi apart from retired army officers. The wealth is reflected in the construction of the houses in the area.

DHA Karachi is one of those areas which is blessed with all conveniences of modern life, be it shopping, health care or education. Take shopping for instance DHA Karachi around 30 commercial areas. Zamzama Commercial, Khadda market, Shahbaz Commercial,Tauheed Commercial , Muslim commercial which are top of the line commercial areas.

The others are relatively large commercial areas located on Main National Highway comprises a large number of shops and showrooms.

Health care options also abound for the residents of DHA Karachi number of private clinics and small medical centres within located within the locality itself. A few hospitals are located nearby Clifton area. Agha Khan Hospital is not more than 25 minute drive. Southend Hospital is at 5 minutes drive, National hospital and Park lane hospital are at 10 minutes drive.
Those residents of DHA Karachi with school going children should be grateful for the area in which they reside. The reason is simple: the number of schools (both private and DHA operated) which operate in the area not only offers parents plenty of choice but also reduce the need for children to commute long distances to attend school. DHA Karachi is also home to couple of private colleges and universities.
When it comes to recreation, residents can be found taking evening strolls in the well maintained parks like Zamzama park, Nisar Shaheed Park, Hilal park or Social and fitness clubs like DHA creek Club, Defence Club, Sunset Club, Southend Club, Royle Rodale Club, Golf Club. Those residents who like to dine out usually head to KHADDA MARKET or Zammzama Commercial areas for a variety of desi and continental cuisine. Otherwise different restaurants are all over the place, international chains and local restaurants like Mcdonald, KFC, SUBWAY, VILLAGE RESTURANT, COPPER KETTLE and many more.

The residents of DHA Karachi have little or no complaints regarding the maintenance of the area. Usually a problem is taken care of by Clifton Cantonment board. The roads here are also kept clean and well maintained. The Area has exceptional sanitation and garbage disposal facilities.
With such facilities and the high level of maintenance, it is no wonder that people from all over Pakistan and abroad are attracted to this area. And for those who live here, there isn’t any place other they would rather live.

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