Food, football and history mingle in Karachi's oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.

Lyari is widely regarded as the heart of football in Pakistan. The district has a long history with the sport and is known ...

Karachi's Lyari neighbourhood has never needed convincing about football. Long nicknamed "Mini Brazil" for its devotion to the sport, the district has turned into a sea of jerseys, murals, and street ...

Thousands of football fans filled Lyari International Stadium in Pakistan for a live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 ...

Pakistan is set to get its own football festival during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the launch of the inaugural Lifebuoy ...

Scenes from a screening at Lyari International Football Stadium in “Mini Brazil”, where joy filled the air as Brazil won.

Despite Pakistan not qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, Karachi is buzzing with excitement as the global event begins. 'WC Football' villages have been set up in areas like Malir and Lyari, known for ...

Haunted by gang violence and poverty for decades, Lyari was once considered one of Pakistan’s most dangerous areas, but those grim realities also inspired a generation of artists and spawned a ...

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol sparked debate after claiming that Karachi’s football hub, Lyari, is ready to host FIFA World Cup matches. Highlighting the area's football culture and stadium ...