Karachi United

Formation and growth

The club was formed in 1996 by Taha Alizai in Karachi. It started its youth academy in 2001. This was followed by the launch of the Karachi Football League and the Schools Championship in 2003 and 2005, respectively. The club initiated its youth summer camp in 2009, and the next year it launched community program, as well as the women division. The club acquired its own stadium in 2015.

As of 2021, it has established 12 community centers in Karachi which cater to over 1,000 children, including 200 girls. In these centers, the club provides free football coaching to kids from underprivileged communities, with educational and health assistance. It also employs full-time staff members which include community administrator, program manager, fundraising manager, brand manager, academy manager, social media manager, and about 150 coaches. Some of the coaches are from the local communities while others are former national team players.

Turning professional

In 2013, Karachi United launched their professional team to compete in Pakistan's second football tier. They made their debut in the departmental phase of the 2013 PFF League. They ended first in the group and advanced to the final phase where they finished last.

In 2014, the club participated in the departmental phase of the 2014 PFF League. They finished bottom of group C, failing to win both of their matches.

In the 2020 PFF League, Karachi United finished at the top of group A and advanced to the final phase, where they finished second, and thus after a struggle of many years, were finally promoted to the Pakistan Premier League.

Karachi United made its top-flight debut in the 2021 Pakistan Premier League.