Monthly Archives: June 2014

First Men on the Moon in Karachi

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Amin H. Karim MD

The first men on the moon land in Pakistan. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (the first men to land on the moon), arrived in Karachi in early 1970 during their tour of South Asia. Here they are seen being … Continue reading →

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Conquest of Karachi

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Amin H. Karim MD

Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomjee By the late Ardeshir Cowasjee (Source: DAWN.com, February 09, 2003)       One hundred and sixty-four years ago the British decided to conquer Sindh. Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland (who as captain of HMS Bellerephon … Continue reading →

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