Qayyumabad

Qayyumabad

There are several ethnic groups in Qayyumabad, including Hazarewal (Hazara Division) Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, The population of Korangi Town is estimated to be nearly one million.

The people of Qayyumabad were at first mostly Hazarewal, Pashtuns and Christians. Now the population has increased and a more diverse population resides in the area. Most of the people are Sunies and Deobandies. There are four blocks by name A area, B area, C area and D area. At least two mosques are situated in each area. The name of these mosque are Muhammadi Masjid B area Madina Masjid A area, Ghosia Masjid, Taiba Masjid, Hanfia Masjid, Usmania masjid and Noor Masjid in D area. The schools of Qayyumabad Korangi Road are Oxford Grammar School, Sarwar Jahan Public School,Noor Technical School, Varraich Angels Secondary School, Al Abbas Secondary School, Little Prince School and Pakistan Foundation. Most of the population is educated up to SSC level (matric) but the area has also provided Doctors, Engineers, Politicians, Labours and Chartered Accountants as well. Most Qayyumabadi people prefer working in Govt. and Semi Govt institutions like Army, Police and KESC.