Karachi - Post Report Question and Answers

What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

There are two nicely-equipped gyms on the USG compound and the Marines also have their own gym. There is no cost to use any of the three gyms, which are open 24/7. - Aug 2015


The Consulate has its own new facilities, including a pool, and there is a tennis court at the former Consul General's residence. Some of the larger hotels (Pearl Continental, Marriott, Movenpick) have minimal gyms and exercise floors, but nothing extensive. I imagine that larger gyms do exist in Karachi, however, US Government personnel can't really go them even if we knew where they were. - Jun 2014


The gym here has lots of equipment. If you like working out (and can do it independently), you're in a good place. - Mar 2013


Both the NCC Staff Housing and the Marine House have gyms. There is a volleyball court, a half-court basketball, two horse-shoe pits, and a pool. Plus you can stroll or jog around the 22-acre compound. - Sep 2011


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