Nishtar Park
| Nishtar Park | |
|---|---|
| نشتر پارک | |
 | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Shahnawaz Bhutto Rd, Soldier Bazaar Jamshed Town, Karachi. |
| Area | 450 acres (1,800,000 m2) |
| Administered by | Karachi Metropolitan Corporation |
The Nishtar Park (
History
Nishtar Park was originally called Patel Park, named after Congress leader
The park was used for political gatherings by several politicians.[5] Some started their political careers from this park, like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, in January 1971 when he started his election campaign and delivered on 14 March 1971 a famous speech.[6]
During the largest gathering of
On 11 April 2006, at least 50 people were killed, and more than 100 injured, when a bomb exploded at Nishtar Park. (See also: Nishtar Park bombing).[4][7][8]
Formerly, it was home ground of Rangers Cricket Club and Jang Cricket Club.[9]
See also
- List of parks in Karachi
- List of parks and gardens in Pakistan
- List of parks and gardens in Lahore
- List of parks and gardens in Karachi
- Nishtar Park bombing
References
- ^ "Parks In Karachi". City District Government Karachi website. 27 January 2006. Archived from the original on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "نشتر پارک اس پا رک نے ملک کی سیاست میں کئی سیاسی تاریخیں رقم کیں". jang.com.pk.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (9 November 2015). "This week 50 years ago: Patel Park to be named after Sardar Nishtar". Dawn. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Nishtar Park: grounded in political history". The News International (newspaper). 9 September 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Ali, Syed Intikhab (28 December 2008). "Restoration work of Nishtar Park finally starts". The Nation. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "A Compromise is Possible Public Meeting at Nishtar Park, Karachi, March 14, 1971 – Zulfikar Ali Bhutto". Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Nishtar Park tragedy toll rises". Dawn. 21 April 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Bomb blast claims more than 50 people, Karachi mourns yet again". Chowrangi.com website. 19 April 2006. Archived from the original on 4 April 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ Mehmood, Khalid (23 February 2017). "Karachi's historical cricket grounds in oblivion". ScoreLine. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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