FM 103, FM 101, FM 96, FM 106.2 Cinema National dress The national dress of Karachi is Shalwar Qameez (), a traditional a garment worn by both women and men in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Shalwar are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the bottom. The Qameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams (known as the chaak) are left open below the waist, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. Ethnic communities Karachi dwellers prefer to maintain their basic ethnic identity and lifestyles, and live together with their respective groups in their respective neighborhoods. For example, Kiamari is known for the Kutchi language or Kharadar is for Memons and Agha Khanis, similarly Lyari is known for Baloch and Memons, Nazimabad and Liaquatabad for Muhajirs (Urdu speaking people), and Malir is known for Sindhi. The mentality has been reinforced as a result of serious clashes which have taken place in the recent past among different ethnic groups in this city. Karachi in popular culture of Sindh Karachi has been sung about, notably the folk songs from in Sindhi marriages, called Sehra (سهرا) and Ladda (لاڏا ) such as: آيلڙي مون ته سُئي وڃائيڪراچيءَ جي شهر مان مون سُئي گھُرائي sung by Zarina Baloch and ڪراچيءَ جي شهر مان منڊيون جوڙايمسونا گل ڪراچيءَ جي موٽر ڀرجي آيا In addition, Karachi is also known for the legend of Morirro Mirbahar, whose braveness has been praised and sung by Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai in his poetry. This legend has also been adapted into a Sindhi movie titled Ghatoo Ghar na Ayaa (). Karachi jaa ddeeha' aee' raatioo (), Days and Nights of Karachi is a novel written by Muhammad Bux Johar. See also Karachi Moriro Sheedi Mela Pir Mangho Urs Culture of Sindh Culture of Pakistan References External links Karachities and their characteristics Sindhi culture