Shopping

Where to buy anything, from a phone charger to a wedding suit, without being overcharged.

The apps locals use

Instead of Amazon

A widely used online marketplace. Electronics, clothing, household goods, almost anything.

Amazon does not deliver to Pakistan. Cash on delivery is standard here, which removes the foreign-card problem.

Instead of Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace

Classifieds for secondhand everything. Useful for longer stays and setting up.

Meet in public places and inspect before paying.

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F-8 edge, off Jinnah Avenue

The best-known mall in the city. International brands, a food court, a supermarket, and card payments accepted everywhere.

H-9

Sprawling weekly bazaar: produce, fabric and secondhand everything. Busiest and best on Sunday morning.