| Akthar Colony | |
| Subdivision Name1: | Karachi East District |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | District |
| Subdivision Type2: | City |
| Subdivision Name2: | Karachi |
| Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
| Timezone: | PST |
| Utc Offset: | +5 |
| Postal Code: | 75300 |
Akhtar Colony (ur| اختر کالونی) is a neighborhood in Karachi East District in Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of Jamshed Town.[1] [2] [3] It was named after Mian Akhter Paganwala by the people who loved him and his care for the people who lived in Akhter colony.
There are several ethnic groups in Akhter colony and they include: Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochies, Hazarwal. The population of Akhtar Colony is estimated to be nearly 100,000. Over 70% of the population is Muslim with Christians.
In Akhtar Colony, there are five sectors A, B, C, D & E.
Local leaders / administrators of Union administration of Akhter colony.
** Nazim / Chairman
Malik Akhter Supro - 2001~2005
Zahoor Jadoon - 2005~2010
Nadeem Akhter Arian - 2015~2020
Hamid Hussain - 2023 till present
** Naib Nazim / Vice Chairman
Nadeem Akhter Arain - 2001~2005
Anthony Naveed - 2005~2010
Bimla Rose Mary - 2015~2020
Ayub Sabir - 2023 tll present