| Urdu Bazaar, Karachi | |
| Settlement Type: | Bazaar |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1950s |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Sindh |
| Subdivision Type2: | City |
| Subdivision Name2: | Karachi (located in Saddar Town) |
Urdu Bazaar, Karachi (Urdu: {{nq|اردو بازار، کراچی) is a bazaar located in Saddar Town, Karachi, Pakistan.[1] [2]
It is considered as one of the oldest and most prestigious historical book markets in Pakistan.[3] [4]
A variety of books, both used and new books, are available in the market, including books on art, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and science.[3] [5]
Urdu Bazaar is also known for its book festival.[6]
Origins of the first Urdu bazaar dates back to the Mughal era at Red Fort, Delhi[3] - this location in Karachi of Urdu Bazaar was founded in the 1950s. Initially, the marketplace was composed of just a few stalls operated by the immigrants, but it gradually grew and moved to M.A. Jinnah Road, Saddar, Karachi where it is still located.[7]