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| {{Short description|Water body in Karachi}} | {{Short description|Water body in Karachi}} | ||
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| |name = Boat Basin | |name = Boat Basin | ||
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| Connected to ] on its western side, it is bordered by a park, ], on its northern and eastern waterfronts. Near ], there's an influx of water from ], a ], contributing to ]. | Connected to ] on its western side, it is bordered by a park, ], on its northern and eastern waterfronts. Near ], there's an influx of water from ], a ], contributing to ]. | ||
| The ''National Sailing Center'' is positioned on the southern side, where are some remains of ], while the western side is bordered by a ], separating the densely populated Sikanderabad settlement from the waters. | The ''National Sailing Center'' is positioned on the southern side, where are some remains of ]s, while the western side is bordered by a ], separating the densely populated Sikanderabad settlement from the waters. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The Boat Basin, extending westward from Chinna Creek, has experienced gradual degradation, attributed to human interventions dating back to the 19th century.<ref name=history>{{cite journal |last1=Brunton |first1=J. Forrest |title=Karachi |journal=Journal of the Royal Society of Arts |date=1913 |volume=61 |issue=3148 |pages=477–499 |jstor=41340573 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41340573 |access-date=26 March 2024 |language=en |issn=0035-9114}}</ref> Driven by economic motives to optimise harbour utilisation, alterations were made to reduce ], thereby affecting the natural flow of sea water into the Basin.<ref name=history/> Consequently, Clifton and ], initially ], became connected to the eastern and northern coastland respectively, forming the current basin but disrupting the crucial influx of fresh sea water. | The Boat Basin, extending westward from Chinna Creek, has experienced gradual degradation, attributed to human interventions dating back to the 19th century.<ref name=history>{{cite journal |last1=Brunton |first1=J. Forrest |title=Karachi |journal=Journal of the Royal Society of Arts |date=1913 |volume=61 |issue=3148 |pages=477–499 |jstor=41340573 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/41340573 |access-date=26 March 2024 |language=en |issn=0035-9114}}</ref> Driven by economic motives to optimise harbour utilisation, alterations were made to reduce ], thereby affecting the natural flow of sea water into the Basin.<ref name=history/> Consequently, Clifton and ], initially ]s, became connected to the eastern and northern coastland respectively, forming the current basin but disrupting the crucial influx of fresh sea water. | ||
| == Environmental Challenges== | == Environmental Challenges== | ||
| The Boat Basin, serving as a crucial link between neighbouring blackwater drainages such as the ], is a focal point for the accumulation of untreated ] and ], precipitating the degradation and loss of its natural ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moeen |first1=Heba |title=Karachi's polluted sea |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1510742 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=] |date=14 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Masood |first1=Tooba |title=Call for cleaning Nehr-i-Khayyam, Boat Basin |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1404662 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=] |date=30 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Studies have shed light on the alarming pollution levels within the creek, uncovering a diverse range of hazardous pollutants stemming from domestic and semi-industrial sources floating through the Boat Basin as well.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Majeed |first1=Rabia |last2=Fatima |first2=Syeda Urooj |last3=Khan |first3=Muhammad Azher |last4=Khan |first4=Moazzam Ali |last5=Shaukat |first5=Syed Shahid |title=Spatio- temporal analysis of pollutants in Karachi coastal water |journal=EQA - International Journal of Environmental Quality |date=11 January 2021 |volume=42 |pages=6–21 |doi=10.6092/issn.2281-4485/11099 |url=https://eqa.unibo.it/article/view/11099/12229 |access-date=26 March 2024 |language=en |issn=2281-4485}}</ref> These pollutants pose substantial risks to marine life and overall ecosystem integrity.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Kiran |first1=Ayesha |last2=Murtiza |first2=Ghulam |last3=Yousaf |first3=Amna |last4=Hussain |first4=Muzzamal |last5=Al Jbawi |first5=Entessar |title=A critical analysis of legal responses to water pollution in Pakistan |journal=Cogent Social Sciences |date=15 December 2023 |volume=9 |issue=2 |doi=10.1080/23311886.2023.2254944 |language=en |issn=2331-1886|doi-access=free }}</ref> | The Boat Basin, serving as a crucial link between neighbouring blackwater drainages such as the ], is a focal point for the accumulation of untreated ] and ], precipitating the degradation and loss of its natural ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moeen |first1=Heba |title=Karachi's polluted sea |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1510742 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=] |date=14 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Masood |first1=Tooba |title=Call for cleaning Nehr-i-Khayyam, Boat Basin |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1404662 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=] |date=30 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Studies have shed light on the alarming pollution levels within the creek, uncovering a diverse range of hazardous pollutants stemming from domestic and semi-industrial sources floating through the Boat Basin as well.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Majeed |first1=Rabia |last2=Fatima |first2=Syeda Urooj |last3=Khan |first3=Muhammad Azher |last4=Khan |first4=Moazzam Ali |last5=Shaukat |first5=Syed Shahid |title=Spatio- temporal analysis of pollutants in Karachi coastal water |journal=EQA - International Journal of Environmental Quality |date=11 January 2021 |volume=42 |pages=6–21 |doi=10.6092/issn.2281-4485/11099 |url=https://eqa.unibo.it/article/view/11099/12229 |access-date=26 March 2024 |language=en |issn=2281-4485}}</ref> These pollutants pose substantial risks to marine life and overall ecosystem integrity.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Kiran |first1=Ayesha |last2=Murtiza |first2=Ghulam |last3=Yousaf |first3=Amna |last4=Hussain |first4=Muzzamal |last5=Al Jbawi |first5=Entessar |title=A critical analysis of legal responses to water pollution in Pakistan |journal=Cogent Social Sciences |date=15 December 2023 |volume=9 |issue=2 |doi=10.1080/23311886.2023.2254944 |language=en |issn=2331-1886|doi-access=free }}</ref> | ||
| == Development == | == Development == | ||
| The original pond, founded in ] for ] and ], boasted four ] and spanned 21 acres.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tunio |first1=Hafeez |title=Forgotten stories of Karachi's coastal islands uncovered |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1917329/forgotten-stories-karachis-coastal-islands-uncovered-2 |access-date=25 March 2024 |work=] |date=24 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref> | The original pond, founded in ] for ] and ]s, boasted four ]s and spanned 21 acres.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tunio |first1=Hafeez |title=Forgotten stories of Karachi's coastal islands uncovered |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1917329/forgotten-stories-karachis-coastal-islands-uncovered-2 |access-date=25 March 2024 |work=] |date=24 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| The surroundings of the basin have evolved from being primarily for boating visitors into a lively commercial and recreational hub, with many ], ], and ] at ''Khayaban-e-Saadi''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wahab inaugurates renovated food street at Boat Basin |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1161601-wahab-inaugurates-renovated-food-street-at-boat-basin |access-date=25 March 2024 |work=] |date=26 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It's a popular dining spot for Karachiites, especially in the evenings and on weekends, owing to its vibrant atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings. | The surroundings of the basin have evolved from being primarily for boating visitors into a lively commercial and recreational hub, with many ]s, ], and ] at ''Khayaban-e-Saadi''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wahab inaugurates renovated food street at Boat Basin |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1161601-wahab-inaugurates-renovated-food-street-at-boat-basin |access-date=25 March 2024 |work=] |date=26 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It's a popular dining spot for Karachiites, especially in the evenings and on weekends, owing to its vibrant atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Water body in Karachi
| Boat Basin | |
|---|---|
  Boat Basin | |
| Location |  Sindh |
| Coordinates | 24°49′12″N 67°00′36″E / 24.820°N 67.01°E / 24.820; 67.01 |
| Type | Artificial |
| Primary inflows | Nehr-e-Khayyam |
| Primary outflows | Chinna Creek |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Settlements | Clifton, Karachi |
The Boat Basin (Urdu: بوٹ بیسن), located in Clifton, Karachi, is a small human made, sea inlet.
Location
Connected to Chinna Creek on its western side, it is bordered by a park, Boat Basin Park, on its northern and eastern waterfronts. Near Karachi Grammar School, there's an influx of water from Nehr-e-Khayyam, a wastewater channel, contributing to water pollution.
The National Sailing Center is positioned on the southern side, where are some remains of mangroves, while the western side is bordered by a railway line, separating the densely populated Sikanderabad settlement from the waters.
History
The Boat Basin, extending westward from Chinna Creek, has experienced gradual degradation, attributed to human interventions dating back to the 19th century. Driven by economic motives to optimise harbour utilisation, alterations were made to reduce tidal differences, thereby affecting the natural flow of sea water into the Basin. Consequently, Clifton and Keamari, initially islands, became connected to the eastern and northern coastland respectively, forming the current basin but disrupting the crucial influx of fresh sea water.
Environmental Challenges
The Boat Basin, serving as a crucial link between neighbouring blackwater drainages such as the Nehr-e-Khayyam, is a focal point for the accumulation of untreated wastewater and toxic waste, precipitating the degradation and loss of its natural flora and fauna. Studies have shed light on the alarming pollution levels within the creek, uncovering a diverse range of hazardous pollutants stemming from domestic and semi-industrial sources floating through the Boat Basin as well. These pollutants pose substantial risks to marine life and overall ecosystem integrity.
Development
The original pond, founded in 1912 for sailing and motorboats, boasted four piers and spanned 21 acres.
The surroundings of the basin have evolved from being primarily for boating visitors into a lively commercial and recreational hub, with many restaurants, cafes, and food stalls at Khayaban-e-Saadi. It's a popular dining spot for Karachiites, especially in the evenings and on weekends, owing to its vibrant atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings.
References
- ^ Brunton, J. Forrest (1913). "Karachi". Journal of the Royal Society of Arts. 61 (3148): 477–499. ISSN 0035-9114. JSTOR 41340573. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- Moeen, Heba (14 October 2019). "Karachi's polluted sea". Dawn. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- Masood, Tooba (30 April 2018). "Call for cleaning Nehr-i-Khayyam, Boat Basin". Dawn. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- Majeed, Rabia; Fatima, Syeda Urooj; Khan, Muhammad Azher; Khan, Moazzam Ali; Shaukat, Syed Shahid (11 January 2021). "Spatio- temporal analysis of pollutants in Karachi coastal water". EQA - International Journal of Environmental Quality. 42: 6–21. doi:10.6092/issn.2281-4485/11099. ISSN 2281-4485. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- Kiran, Ayesha; Murtiza, Ghulam; Yousaf, Amna; Hussain, Muzzamal; Al Jbawi, Entessar (15 December 2023). "A critical analysis of legal responses to water pollution in Pakistan". Cogent Social Sciences. 9 (2). doi:10.1080/23311886.2023.2254944. ISSN 2331-1886.
- Tunio, Hafeez (24 February 2019). "Forgotten stories of Karachi's coastal islands uncovered". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- "Wahab inaugurates renovated food street at Boat Basin". The News International. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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