Karachi is Pakistan’s largest city and its financial capital, home to over 16 million people spread across 6 districts and dozens of towns. Knowing your nearest police station — and having its number saved — can be critical in an emergency. This is the most complete and up-to-date directory of all police stations in Karachi for 2026, organised by district with direct phone numbers, addresses, and jurisdiction details.
Karachi’s policing is managed by the Karachi Police under the Sindh Police, headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh and the Additional IGP Karachi. The city is divided into 6 Police Districts, further split into Divisions and Circles, each headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP) or Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
🚨 Karachi Emergency & Helpline Numbers — Save These Now
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police Emergency | 15 |
| Rescue / Edhi Ambulance | 115 |
| Sindh Rescue Service | 1122 |
| Karachi Police Complaint Cell | 021-99213400 |
| IGP Sindh Complaint Center | 8787 |
| Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) | 021-35662914 |
| Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) | 0800-111-111 |
| Bomb Disposal Squad Karachi | 021-35870715 |
| Additional IGP Karachi Office | 021-99213000 |
| Women Police Helpline | 1043 |
| Child Protection Helpline | 1121 |
| Madadgaar (Women & Children) | 1098 |
| Karachi Traffic Police | 021-99213500 |
| Sindh Police Official Website | sindhpolice.gov.pk |
Tip: If you are unsure which police station covers your area, call 15 and the dispatcher will direct you to the correct station. All Karachi police stations operate 24/7.
Karachi Police District Structure 2026
Karachi is divided into 6 Police Districts, each headed by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The districts are further divided into police divisions and circles.
| District | Major Areas Covered | SSP Office Contact |
|---|---|---|
| District South | Saddar, Lyari, Clifton, Defence, Kemari, Garden | 021-99213100 |
| District East | Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulberg, Jamshed Town, Liaquatabad | 021-99213200 |
| District West | SITE, Orangi, Baldia, Harbour, Manghopir | 021-99213300 |
| District Central | North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Nazimabad, Gulberg | 021-99213400 |
| District Korangi | Korangi, Landhi, Bin Qasim, Model Colony | 021-99213500 |
| District Malir | Malir, Gadap, Ibrahim Hyderi, Shah Faisal Colony | 021-99213600 |
District South — Police Stations
SSP South: 021-99213100 | District South covers the historic core of Karachi — Saddar, Lyari, Clifton, Defence, Kemari, and Garden areas.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Saddar | 021-35661665 | Saddar Bazaar, Empress Market, Shaheed-e-Millat Road |
| Civil Lines | 021-35214000 | Civil Lines, Governor House area, Frere Hall |
| Preedy | 021-35220041 | Preedy Street, Saddar East |
| Gizri | 021-35341700 | Gizri, Phase 4 DHA Border, Creek area |
| Clifton | 021-35876543 | Clifton Blocks 1–9, Sea View |
| Defence Phase I–VI | 021-35348000 | DHA Phases 1 to 6, Khy-e-Bukhari |
| Defence Phase VII–VIII | 021-35313000 | DHA Phase 7 and 8, Khayaban-e-Seher |
| Lyari | 021-32551300 | Lyari Town, Chakiwara, Rexer Line |
| Garden | 021-32254000 | Garden West, Garden East, Lea Market |
| Ferozabad | 021-34390200 | Ferozabad, Soldier Bazaar |
| Baghdadi | 021-32551050 | Baghdadi, Shershah, Old Town |
| Kemari | 021-32851200 | Kemari, Old Karachi Port, Machar Colony |
| Boat Basin | 021-35863000 | Boat Basin, Clifton Block 9, KDA |
| Women Police Station (South) | 021-35661900 | Saddar — handles women and children cases |
District East — Police Stations
SSP East: 021-99213200 | District East covers Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulberg, Jamshed Town, Liaquatabad, and surrounding areas — the densely populated east side of Karachi.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Gulshan-e-Iqbal | 021-34822000 | Gulshan-e-Iqbal Blocks 1–15, Johar Mor |
| Gulberg | 021-34682100 | Gulberg Town, Rashid Minhas Road |
| Gulistan-e-Johar | 021-34614200 | Gulistan-e-Johar Blocks 1–18 |
| Jamshed Quarters | 021-34541100 | Jamshed Quarters, Jamshed Road |
| Liaquatabad | 021-36611200 | Liaquatabad No. 1–10 |
| Nazimabad | 021-36638000 | Nazimabad, Bufferzone Border |
| North Karachi | 021-36910500 | North Karachi Sectors 1–17B |
| Aziz Bhatti | 021-34542200 | Aziz Bhatti Park area, Artillery Maidan |
| Sachal Goth | 021-34830100 | Sachal Goth, Surjani Town Border |
| PIB Colony | 021-34540500 | PIB Colony, Federal B Area Border |
| Ferozabad | 021-34390200 | Ferozabad, Nishtar Road |
| Karimabad | 021-36660300 | Karimabad, Federal B Area |
District West — Police Stations
SSP West: 021-99213300 | District West covers SITE Industrial Area, Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Harbour, and Manghopir — the industrial and working-class western belt of Karachi.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Orangi Town | 021-36695000 | Orangi Town Sectors 1–16 |
| Baldia Town | 021-32871500 | Baldia Town, Site B |
| SITE-A | 021-32579000 | SITE Industrial Area Section A |
| SITE-B | 021-32594000 | SITE Industrial Area Section B |
| Manghopir | 021-36800200 | Manghopir, Gadap Town Border |
| Harbour | 021-32851000 | Karachi Harbour, West Wharf |
| Mominabad | 021-36694500 | Mominabad, Orangi Extension |
| Qaimkhani | 021-32875000 | Qaimkhani, Baldia Extension |
| Mochko | 021-36802000 | Mochko, Northern Bypass area |
| Saeedabad | 021-36698000 | Saeedabad, Orangi Town Sector 11 |
District Central — Police Stations
SSP Central: 021-99213400 | District Central covers North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Nazimabad, and surrounding areas — one of the most densely populated districts in Karachi.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| North Nazimabad | 021-36725000 | North Nazimabad Blocks A–T |
| New Karachi | 021-36910100 | New Karachi Sectors 1–17 |
| Surjani Town | 021-36912000 | Surjani Town, Sector 7A |
| Paposh Nagar | 021-36640500 | Paposh Nagar, Nazimabad No. 3 |
| Kharadar | 021-32412000 | Kharadar, Mithadar, Old City |
| Pak Colony | 021-36723000 | Pak Colony, North Nazimabad Extension |
| Buffer Zone | 021-36830000 | Buffer Zone, North Karachi Border |
| Pirabad | 021-36694000 | Pirabad, Orangi Town East |
| Banaras Colony | 021-36638500 | Banaras Colony, Nazimabad No. 4 |
| Gulbahar | 021-36655000 | Gulbahar Colony, Federal B Area West |
District Korangi — Police Stations
SSP Korangi: 021-99213500 | District Korangi covers Korangi Industrial Area, Landhi, Bin Qasim, and Model Colony — the industrial south-eastern zone of Karachi.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Korangi | 021-35042000 | Korangi Town, Korangi Crossing |
| Landhi | 021-35010500 | Landhi Colony, Cattle Colony |
| Bin Qasim | 021-34720000 | Port Qasim, Bin Qasim Industrial Zone |
| Model Colony | 021-35070200 | Model Colony, Drigh Colony |
| Shah Faisal Colony | 021-34550000 | Shah Faisal Colony No. 1–3 |
| Awami Colony | 021-35040500 | Awami Colony, Korangi No. 4 |
| Quaidabad | 021-35013000 | Quaidabad, Landhi Industrial Area |
| Sher Shah | 021-32553000 | Sher Shah Colony, Lyari Expressway area |
District Malir — Police Stations
SSP Malir: 021-99213600 | District Malir covers the vast south-eastern outskirts of Karachi — Malir City, Gadap Town, Ibrahim Hyderi, and areas along the National Highway.
| Police Station | Phone Number | Area / Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Malir City | 021-34500200 | Malir City, Malir Halt |
| Malir Cantt | 021-34503000 | Malir Cantonment, PAF Base Faisal area |
| Ibrahim Hyderi | 021-34720500 | Ibrahim Hyderi, Rehri Goth, Fisher Folk area |
| Gadap Town | 021-36801500 | Gadap Town, Hub River Road area |
| Memon Goth | 021-34723000 | Memon Goth, Super Highway Border |
| Sharafi Goth | 021-34560000 | Sharafi Goth, Gulshan-e-Hadeed Border |
| Pak Sadat Colony | 021-34501500 | Pak Sadat Colony, Malir Extension |
| Ali Akbar Shah Goth | 021-34721000 | Ali Akbar Shah Goth, National Highway |
Karachi Police Important Contacts 2026
| Service / Department | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Police Emergency (all Pakistan) | 15 |
| Sindh Rescue Service | 1122 |
| Edhi Foundation Ambulance | 115 |
| Karachi Police Complaint Cell | 021-99213400 |
| IGP Sindh Complaint Center | 8787 |
| Additional IGP Karachi | 021-99213000 |
| DIG East Karachi | 021-99213200 |
| DIG West Karachi | 021-99213300 |
| Counter Terrorism Dept (CTD) | 0800-111-111 |
| Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) Karachi | 021-35662914 |
| Bomb Disposal Squad | 021-35870715 |
| Karachi Traffic Police | 021-99213500 |
| Women Safety Helpline | 1043 |
| Child Protection (SPARC) | 1121 |
| Madadgaar (Women & Children) | 1098 |
| Sindh Police Website | sindhpolice.gov.pk |
| Pakistan Citizen Portal (app) | pmdu.gov.pk/citizen-portal |
How to File an FIR (First Information Report) in Karachi
Filing an FIR is your legal right in Pakistan under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Here is how to do it at any Karachi police station:
- Go to the police station covering the area where the crime occurred — jurisdiction is based on where the incident happened, not where you live
- Meet the Station House Officer (SHO) — state your complaint clearly; the SHO is legally bound to register your FIR
- Provide full incident details — date, time, location, description of offence, names of suspects if known, and list of witnesses
- Get your certified FIR copy immediately — you are entitled to a free copy on the spot; do not leave without it
- Record your FIR number — use this number to track progress and follow up
If the SHO refuses to register your FIR: You can contact the SSP of your district, call the Karachi Police Complaint Cell at 021-99213400, file a complaint with the IGP Sindh at 8787, use the Pakistan Citizen Portal app, or approach the nearest Judicial Magistrate who can order FIR registration under Section 22-A CrPC.
Online option: You can report certain offences through the Sindh Police portal at sindhpolice.gov.pk or via the Pakistan Citizen Portal app available on iOS and Android.
How to Find Your Nearest Police Station in Karachi
- Call 15 — the police emergency dispatcher will identify your nearest station and connect you
- Google Maps — search “police station near me” while in Karachi for GPS-located results
- Pakistan Citizen Portal app — lets you locate services by area and file complaints directly
- Sindh Police website — sindhpolice.gov.pk has a station directory by district and town
- Use this guide — find your district from the table above and call the station covering your area directly
Frequently Asked Questions — Karachi Police Stations
How many police stations are there in Karachi?
As of 2026, Karachi has over 100 police stations across 6 police districts under the Sindh Police. The number continues to grow as new housing schemes and areas are formally recognised.
What is the Karachi Police emergency number?
The primary police emergency number in Karachi (and all of Pakistan) is 15. For medical emergencies call Edhi at 115 or Sindh Rescue at 1122. For non-emergency complaints call Karachi Police at 021-99213400.
Which police station covers DHA Karachi?
DHA Karachi is covered by two stations under District South: Defence Phase I–VI (021-35348000) for DHA Phases 1 to 6, and Defence Phase VII–VIII (021-35313000) for DHA Phases 7 and 8.
Which police station covers Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi?
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Blocks 1–15 and Johar Mor area are covered by Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station under District East. Contact: 021-34822000.
Which police station covers Clifton Karachi?
The Clifton area (Blocks 1–9) and Sea View are covered by Clifton Police Station under District South. Contact: 021-35876543.
Is there a Women Police Station in Karachi?
Yes. Karachi has a dedicated Women Police Station located in Saddar under District South (021-35661900). It exclusively handles cases involving women and children. You can also call the Women Safety Helpline at 1043 or Madadgaar at 1098 for immediate assistance.
How do I file a complaint against a police officer in Karachi?
You can file a complaint against a police officer through the following channels: call the Karachi Police Complaint Cell at 021-99213400, contact the IGP Sindh Complaint Center at 8787, submit a complaint via the Pakistan Citizen Portal app, or write directly to the SSP of your district. Complaints can also be submitted through the Sindh Police website at sindhpolice.gov.pk.
Which police station covers Saddar Karachi?
Saddar Bazaar, Empress Market, and the Shaheed-e-Millat Road area are covered by Saddar Police Station under District South. Contact: 021-35661665.
