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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Karachi, Pakistan.

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Prior to 18th century

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History of Karachi
Prehistoric period
Ancient period
Classical period
Islamic period
Local dynasties
British period
Independent Pakistan

18th-19th centuries

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20th century

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1900s-1940s

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Independence: since 1947

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1950s-1990s

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21st century

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2000s

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2010s

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2020s

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See also

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References

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