Innumerable organizations and clubs offer activities of which the foreign community can avail itself. Some of the most popular ones are listed below. 

Academy of Performing Art Art Council of Pakistan British Council Goethe Institute  Alliance Francaise  PACC (Pakistan American Cultural Center)

Academy of Performing Arts 

This new academy is housed above the Hashoo Auditorium and offers classes in Pakistani classical singing a variety of instruments, and folk dance.  

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Arts Council of Pakistan  

Sponsors exhibitions and concerts, British Council, Goethe Institute, and Alliance Francaise. These organizations sponsor films, lectures, and concerts. Each has a lending library. The last two offer language classes. Ikebana International, Floral Arts Society and Horticultural Society of Pakistan These groups offer flower arranging classes and exhibitions for all flower and garden enthusiasts.  

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The British Council  

The British Council has been established in Karachi for over 40 years. It offers communication skills. The center administers a library of British books and videos, arrange cultural & scientific visits and organizes sponsorship for major arts events.   Location: 20, Bleak House Road, Karachi, 75530  Ph: 520391-7 

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Goethe Institute  

A German Cultural Center holds Educational Programs, Conferences, Classical musical concerts, and Films Seminars.  
Location: 256 Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi 
Ph: 5684811, 5683124

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Alliance Francaise 

Alliance Francaise proposes French classes for all levels and all ages. It also prepares for certificates (Delf-Dalf) which give access to French Universities. As one of the leading cultural center in Pakistan, it promotes cultural events in theatre, painting, music, discussion, cinema, from Pakistan and France 
Location: Plot St 1, Block-8 Kehkashan, Clifton Karachi-75600.  
Ph: 5873402 Fax: 5874302

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PACC (Pakistan American Cultural Center) 

PACC was founded to promote understanding between Pakistan and the United States. Some of the activities include arts and craft exhibits, special film shows, lectures, concerts, plays in English and Urdu, and a varied program of sports and games. Classes are offered in cooking, dance, painting, and extensive language classes in English. Although many programs are open to the public, membership is encouraged to support the activities of the center To enquire about programs or apply for membership can call at following number.  
Call 516-275, 524-732. 11, Fatima Jinnah Rd.