Karachi to get world's tallest building in 'UAE makeover'
Abu Dhabi Group is to construct the world’s tallest building in Karachi, according to media reports in Pakistan.
As part of the project, the Pakistani city will get a UAE-style makeover, including the world’s tallest tower, a sports city, an international city, a medical city and an education city.
The plan includes replicas of the Seven Wonders Of The World, similar to the project planned for Dubai’s Falconcity.
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Dubai's Burj Khalifa holds the record for being the tallest building in the world.
The Dhs165 billion scheme is expected to create more than 2.5 million jobs in Pakistan and will be the largest foreign investment the country has ever seen.
Pakistani real estate billionaire Malik Riaz Hussain, owner of the Bahria Town property company, signed an agreement on Friday in Karachi with the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Group, HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Express Tribune reported.
Masar, an assistant manager at Bahria Town’s Dubai office, confirmed the deal to 7DAYS yesterday and said full details would be released at a later date.
Dhs128 billion will be invested in the Karachi project and Dhs37 billion will be invested in Islamabad and Lahore.
While reports say the new tower will dwarf the Burj Khalifa’s 828m height, no details regarding its exact size or name have been released. 7DAYS was yesterday unable to contact officials from Abu Dhabi Group.
sean@7days.ae
4 Comments
by Better stay home
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 10:33PM
“In our country we have these as well and some even in miniature, etc. What's the fuzz? Why not build something totally different, sustainable, low carbon, low waste... why keep copying? In fact many nice looking (outside) building are rediculously planned inside as the architect only thinks what looks good outside. Mean if they included solar panels, wind motors and even greeneries then totally it is Wonder. Imagine buildings that power that can provide it's own heating, cooling and lighting at night. Or even provide power on it's own city block. So many ways but the problem is flashy buildings are always high power consuming. Like the metro, if they placed solar or wind harnessing sustainable equipment then they will not be shutting down travelators during the day. All looks but nothing inside worth sustaining.”
by djoanes1
Monday, February 18 2013, 10:05AM
“That sounds like the worst idea ever. Pakistan needs things like roads, hospitals and schools in rural areas before they need a tower. If this goes ahead, people will riot.”
by skootch
Sunday, February 17 2013, 5:21PM
“This is this a joke right ?”
by 7day_itch
Sunday, February 17 2013, 8:54AM
“In Karachi? OK guys, lets watch out for positive travel advisories so that we can go and enjoy these world class facilities.”