Lyari emerges as a boxing hub amid historical gang conflicts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Boxing coach Younus Qambrani is teaching girls the sport in Lyari, Karachi, defying the area's gangland reputation. Historically known for violence, including battles between armed groups in the 2000s, Lyari is seeing a cultural shift, with boxing gaining popularity among the youth. The government operations in 2012 significantly reduced gang influence, allowing new initiatives like the Pak-Shaheen boxing club to flourish. Qambrani, who founded the club in 1992, emphasizes that boxing offers an opportunity for empowerment and skill development.
- •Younus Qambrani teaches boxing to girls in Lyari.
- •Lyari has a history of gang violence but is evolving culturally.
- •Government operations in 2012 dismantled gang hierarchies.
- •Pak-Shaheen boxing club was established by Qambrani in 1992.
- •Lyari is also known for its emerging rap and hip-hop scene.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
"Food, football and history mingle in Karachi’s oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.
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