South Karachi
| District of South Karachi ضلع جنوبی کراچی |
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Incumbent
Malik Muhammad Fayyaz since 31st August 2016 |
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| Abbreviation | DMC South |
| Seat | DMC South Karachi office |
| Appointer | Electorate of District South, Karachi |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Constituting instrument | Sindh People's Local Government Ordinance 2013 |
| Precursor | Town Nazims |
| Formation | 2013 |
| Deputy | Mansoor Shaikh |
| Website | http://dmcsouth.com.pk/ |
Karachi South District ( Urdu: ضلع کراچی جنوبی ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. It is located in the southern part of Karachi.
Karachi South District is the economic backbone of the country. It has Head Offices of many Corporations, Companies and Banks. Governor House, Chief Minister House, Sindh Assembly, High Court, Embassies and Consulates of different countries and other government offices are also located there.
The district was abolished in 2000, and was divided into two towns namely: Jamshed Town, and Saddar Town.
On 11 July 2011, the Sindh Government restored again Karachi South District.
In November 2013, Jamshed Town was added into Karachi East District, after three eastern towns of that district split up to form a new district named Korangi. Now Karachi South comprises Saddar.
Muhajirs and Gujaratis form majority in the district followed by Sindhis, Balochis and others.
Following is the list of two administrative towns of Karachi South District.
Coordinates: 24°51′38″N 67°01′34″E / 24.8605°N 67.0261°E
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