Monthly Archives: April 2019

Paradise Point Old and New!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Note the absence of the top part and the rise in the sea level in a span of some 50 years. Amin H. Karim MD        

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Opinion: Salvaging Karachi’s Pride

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

OPINION Salvaging Karachi’s Pride – An Open Letter to Imran Khan By Menin Rodrigues There are so many people who claim stake in the ownership of Karachi, it’s a good thing. With the proliferation of social media, the history of Karachi, … Continue reading →

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Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

BOOKS ON KARACHI. Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006 by Menin Rodrigues; Launched on Feast Day of St. Lawrence Church Karachi August 10 2016.  

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State Bank of Pakistan Museum

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

State Bank of Pakistan Museum By Mr. Abdurrrehman Chaudhry FaceBook Post April 28 2019 Tucked in between high-rises on one of the busiest roads in the city lies the stony building of the State Bank of Pakistan Museum. What was … Continue reading →

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Bin Qasim Park Karachi

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Bin Qasim Park This is one of the largest parks in Karachi, covering 130 acres of land, making it ideal for picnics and lazy strolls because of its large green lawns, ample shaded canopies and benches. The park also has … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Maritime Museum Karachi

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Pakistan Maritime Museum Just like the air force, Pakistan’s Naval Forces also have their own museum in the city, which sits alongside an artificial lake and a park. The Pakistan Maritime Museum, situated on 28 acres of grassy lawns, comprises … Continue reading →

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Khuda Ki Basti 1969

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

KHUDA KI BASTI… The Mother Of All Serials! (Telecast 50 Years Ago From PTV Karachi) By Raju Jamil …written by Late Shaukat Siddiqui, was the first ever novel to be translated into 11 languages…..This novel was also the first one … Continue reading →

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Hindu Gymkhana Karachi

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Hindu Gymkhana/NAPA building The NAPA building, which serves today as an Academy of Performing Arts, was formally the Hindu Gymkhana and built in 1925 as a recreational club for the elite Hindus that lived in Karachi before the partition. The … Continue reading →

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The Origin and Evolution of St. Lawrence’s Parish

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

The Origin and Evolution of St Lawrence’s Parish, Karachi, Pakistan: The Garden Area with the Settlement of the Christian Community Kindle Edition by Oswin Mascarenhas  The Origin and Evolution of St. Lawrence’s Parish & the Garden Area is an account of the … Continue reading →

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Karachi Cinema Houses

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

The credit for this idea of arranging photos of Karachi based on their category goes to Menin Rodrigues. Karachi had at one time more than 100 cinema houses. There is an article on them on this site which details the … Continue reading →

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