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St Andrew's Church is located in Saddar, Karachi, Pakistan. It is known as the Scottish church. It was built in 1868 by the architect T G Newnham for the presbyterian mission in IndoPak, the land acquired from British government, so that's why land of said church in joint venture with local congregation and British government, it is stated in his property document that land of said church would not be sold in any kind of shape even by congregation or government, it is totally and finally for Christian Prayer Services. The church building is built in gothic style with arches. It was used by foreigners till 1947, in 1969 Urdu services were started here by the Christians living in Saddar, today it is in affiliation with church of Pakistan for Prayer management manner.
History
The Church was built in 1868 by a Scottish Mission. It merged with the Church of Pakistan in 1970 when Protestant Churches across the country united. Four denominations came together: Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran and Presbyterian (Scottish) from four Dioceses. The plot, measuring 13,723 square yards, is located opposite Jehangir Park (Regal Chowk)