Monthly Archives: February 2020

2nd Battalion Black Watch 1948

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Dr. Sohail Ansari On 26th February 1948,  The 2nd Batallion Black Watch  paraded through Karachi, embarked the troopship Empire Halladle and left for good. They were based at Malir. Their commanding officer then was Lt-col Neville Blair. The Battalion … Continue reading →

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Video Archive of Karachi 1930s

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

Found by Mr. Raza Kazmi Intertitle: Karachi Congress Bridge. Lots of people in train platform. Train arriving. Gandhi at Karachi Congress 1931( to be Pakistan in 1948) gathering of delegates, they arrive at Karachi railway station, Various attendees at this … Continue reading →

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Goa-Portugese Association Hall, Karachi

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Menin Rodriques The Karachi Goan Association was requisitioned to the United States Armed Forces stationed in Karachi during WW2 (1939-1945) and used as a Senior Officers Club (See US Flag hoisted). The Club also played host to the Late … Continue reading →

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Manghopir’s Hot Springs

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By:  Dr. Sohail Ansari Over centuries Manghopir’s hot springs has continued to attract thousands of people from far-flung areas who gather there for a bath. These hot sulphur springs, legend has it, have miraculous healing powers that can cure most … Continue reading →

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Paan Karachi Wala….!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By:  Ms. Anjum Khan For some reason I don’t remember my self ever having a desire to even taste a “Saada paan”.. it’s strong smell always warded me away yet it was /is still quite popular among many ..don’t take … Continue reading →

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Freedom Fighter from Mangho Pir

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari This is another story of valiance, from Mangho Pir, which is not known to many and never told to juniors. After invasion of Karachi, the British troops were based in a cantonment at Ram Bagh. They … Continue reading →

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Teachers

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Ms. Anjum Khan  Teaching is a very noble profession no doubt .. Teachers are the builders for tomorow .. We can never pay back for their hard work and what they taught us all these years .. what ever … Continue reading →

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The Capture of Karachi

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

THE CAPTURE OF KARACHI By  Dr. Sohail Ansari 3rd February 1839 was a game changer for Karachi. The Fort of Manora came under fire, when East India Company stormed and captured Manora, leading to fall of Karachi under the Raj. … Continue reading →

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