Akthar Colony
اختر کالونی | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Pakistan |
| District | Karachi East District |
| City | Karachi |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Akhtar Colony (Urdu: 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.[citation needed]
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
24°53′N 67°02′E / 24.883°N 67.033°E / 24.883; 67.033
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