Lea Market
Marketplace in Sindh, Pakistan
Lea Market لی مارکیٹ | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Province | Sindh |
City | Karachi |
Founded | 1927 |
Named for | Mesham Lea |
Lea Market (Urdu: لی مارکیٹ) is a marketplace located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after a British engineer, Measham Lea, for his contributions in the development of the city.[1][2]
The vendors in the market sell dairy products, fish, meat, and vegetables.[3] There is also an old clock tower at the market.[4]
History
The marketplace was built in 1927 and was named after a British engineer, Mesham Lea.[3] It was once a major trading hub of the city.[3]
Originally, the market consisted of three two-storey buildings. An additional building was added later to accommodate meat sellers during the rule of Ayub Khan.[3]
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Bazaars and major retail markets in Pakistan
- Aabpara
- Allah Wali Market
- Liaqat Bazar
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- Bazar Kalan
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