Karachi is the most tolerant city in Pakistan, says Mahira Khan

Lollywood superstar Mahira Khan shared her heartfelt sentiments about her hometown and its unique spirit of acceptance and diversity.

Speaking at the Aalami Urdu Conference in Karachi, Mahira expressed her deep admiration for Karachi, calling it the most tolerant city in Pakistan. 

When asked to highlight both a good and a bad aspect of the city, she praised Karachi’s unmatched tolerance and inclusivity, which the Maula Jatt star said she has never experienced in any other city.

 “Karachi doesn’t judge where a person comes from,” she remarked, calling it a melting pot of diversity in Pakistan.

Mahira, who was born and raised in Karachi, shared how growing up among friends from Hindu, Agha Khani, and Bohra communities was a normal part of her life. 

The Raees starlet noted that people in other cities are often surprised to learn about Karachi’s diversity, which she considers the city's essence.

She explained that Karachi, as a port city, naturally embraces diversity and inclusivity, likening it to other cosmopolitan port cities around the world.

On the downside, Mahira pointed out two issues, the city’s warm climate, saying, “Only if Karachi had all four seasons in full bloom,” and the lack of care shown by its residents. “People don’t take care of Karachi as much as the city takes care of its people,” she observed.