The Trams of Karachi. Karachi’s trams first began running in 1885, during the British colonial era, making it one of the earliest modern transport systems in South Asia. For decades, these trams glided through Saddar, M.A. Jinnah Road, Cantt, and Kharadar, carrying people of all communities. The gentle ring of the tram bell became part of the city’s rhythm, symbolizing a Karachi that was orderly, peaceful, and cosmopolitan. After serving the city for 91 years, the last tram made its journey in 1