Monthly Archives: November 2018

Where The Heart is!

Where the heart is. Nov.25, 2018 By Wayne Croning I left Karachi over 25 years ago, yet I think of my city of birth on a daily basis. Most of my stories have had sad endings, so what I will … Continue reading

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Empress Market

Empress Market – A gift to the people of Karachi By Wayne Croning The icon of Karachi, stood out in 1889, stood the test of time, and as it is being cleaned out today, still stands out in all its … Continue reading

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Tea with Tee

Tea with Tee. By Raju Jamil  The TEE I’ve known since 1966-67 from Radio Pakistan, Karachi (1966-67) to PTV (1970) ….that I was his best man at his valima in 1972. When Pakistan was growing with a slow yet an … Continue reading

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Karachi High Rises

Bahria Icon Tower 304 m (997 ft)[1] 62 2018 Clifton Pakistan’s tallest skyscraper Bahria Hotel 245 m (804 ft)[1] 46 2018 Karachi Dolmen Tower 3 160 m (525 ft)[2] 40 2018 Clifton Dolmen Tower 4 160 m (525 ft)[2] 40 2018 Clifton Bakht Tower 145 m (476 ft)[3] 38[3] 2017 … Continue reading

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Aga Khan III

By Dr. Sohail Ansari A boy was born 141 years ago on 2nd November 1877 that also happened to be a Friday as today in 2018. The birth took place at the Takri, Honeymoon Lodge, Karachi. His grandfather was Governor … Continue reading

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