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 socialising. However, clubs are still used for sports, business entertaining and other social gatherings.

American Consulate Employee's Association

DHA Syed Saeed Meer Sports Academy/Club

Karachi Boat Club

Karachi Yacht Club

Sind Club

The Caledonian Society, Karachi

U.K.A.P. (The United Kingdom Association of Pakistan)

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 Organisations 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 specialities. There are regular dart nights at the Club when guest teams are invited and occasional special events for members. Contact the manager for details.

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.

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.

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.

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 favoured 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.

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.

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.