Monthly Archives: October 2023

PRESERVING KARACHI’S HERITAGE.         A Glimpse into the Past and a Vision for the Future

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues October 28, 2023 – KARACHI, once hailed as the ‘one of the beautiful cities, East of the Suez,’ has a rich historical tapestry woven with the threads of colonial architecture. Classic structures, meticulously carved from stone, stand as the silent … Continue reading →

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Hotel Metropole in the 1950s

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

by Raju Jamil Hotel Metropole was inaugurated sometime in 1953-54. Owned by Minwallas, HM was the 2nd decent and worthwhile hotel of Karachi (after Beach Luxury Hotel of Avaris..which came up in 1948) The main entrance of HM from the … Continue reading →

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