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CLUBS
Most of the social and athletic clubs allow
foreigners to join on a temporary or non-voting basis, but a sponsor
is necessary for membership. As liquor is prohibited in public
places and Pakistani private clubs, home entertaining has become the
most common from of socializing. However, clubs are still used for
sports, business entertaining and other social gatherings.
American Consulate Employee's
Association
Opened in 1984, this social club
is run by the American Consulate. It is open for U.S. citizens and
their dependants assigned to Pakistan by International Companies and
Organizations and the Third Country Nationals. A Guest Member has to
be sponsored by two ACEAK members, of which one has to be a Full
Member (Consulate employee). The dining room serves a varied menu
including American specialties. There are regular dart nights at the
Club when guest teams are invited and occasional special events for
members. Contact the manager for details.
Location:1 Beville Lane Tel:
568-4851
DHA Syed Saeed Meer Sports
Academy/Club
This facility offers tennis and
squash courts, with professional coaches. The luxury swimming pool
is open to members and guests. Swimming lessons are offered for
children with expert supervision and guidance by the staff.
Location: TC V, 34th Street,
Khyaban-e-Sehr, DHA Phase 5. Tel: 585-0242
Karachi
Boat Club
New Queens Road; offers sculling
and dining on the patio or in the air-conditioned dining room. There
is also a room for private parties. It is set amid beautiful gardens
on the water.
Karachi
Yacht Club
Bunker Island is primarily for
sailing and racing although some landlubbers join to enjoy the
social activities which include barbecues, moonlight sails, and
sailing picnics. Launches run regularly to the island Thursday
through Saturday, other days special arrangements need to be made.
Meals are served in a very informal atmosphere.
Sindh Club
Located on Abdullah
Haroon Road, it offers tennis, squash, billiards, and has a swimming
pool, dining room, and excellent library. Set in lovely gardens, and
favored for business entertaining, it provides residential and
transient accommodation for adults only. There is a strict
membership criteria and members are not allowed to take a male guest
to the pool.
The Caledonian Society, Karachi
This society was formed to
promote fellowship among Scots in Karachi. Although ordinary
membership is restricted to persons with at least 25% Scottish
heritage (i.e. a Scottish Grandparent), persons of other
nationalities are welcome to join as Associate members. Regular
weekly Scottish dance practices take place (except during the
summer). Two events are held each year, the main one being the
Caledonian Ball at the end of November (to celebrate St. Andrew's
Day). A piper and haggis are usually flown in from Scotland for the
occasion. A Bums Night is held at the end of January to celebrate
the birthday of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. Contact
details can be obtained from the BWA.
U.K.A.P.
(The United Kingdom
Association of Pakistan)
Membership is open to all British
citizens who have registered at the British Deputy High Commission.
Membership forms and contact details are furnished at the time of
registration. Monthly activities are held including games nights and
there are occasional weekend trips.
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