Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

Karachi Students on the March: Pre-Partition Book.

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

Courtesy of Mr. Aslam Khwaja and Mr. Safdar Nensey Mr. Nensey wrote on our Facebook group ” Karachi Past and Present” on September 18, 2024: ” KARACHI STUDENTS ON THE MARCH – 1905 TO 1946 by Dayo Nathaney. The booklet … Continue reading →

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Karachi Directory 1937-38

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

This directory is an invaluable resource for studying Karachi in the pre-partition era. Names of places and old street names are alphabetically arranged. Many of these were changed post partition but some do remain (Campbell Street, Guru Mandir, Nanakwara, Clifton, … Continue reading →

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One Nation, One People, One Intense Call of Prayer

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

One Nation, One People, One Intense Call of Prayer By Menin Rodrigues Global Village: August 8, 2024 – As Arshad Nadeem prepared to unleash his javelin into the air, the hallowed Olympic atmosphere at the Stade de France was electric. … Continue reading →

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Break the Silence of Silent Sufferers

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari Consulting Physician There recently have been disturbing news of camel having legs amputated, donkey’s ears chopped off, death of a donkey who succumbed to injuries caused by torture and a dog thrown from a high-rise building. … Continue reading →

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Karachi Sea Scouts

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari Gokuldas S. Ahuja was born in 1915. He was interested in sailing in Karachi. While working with an American company, with the assistance of number of ex-pats living in Karachi, he built a wooden sailing boat. … Continue reading →

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Jay Walking on Karachi Streets

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Amin H. Karim MD

JAYWALKING ON KARACHI STREETS By Menin Rodrigues Preamble – Jaywalking (a North American term) laws vary by jurisdiction. In many countries such as the United Kingdom (and therefore, certainly Pakistan!) the word is not generally used and, with some exceptions, … Continue reading →

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CALL TO PRAYER

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues 2023 Flashback: CALL TO PRAYER, A SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION December 2023 – So, here’s a recollection: In the quiet moments of dawn, as the first rays of the sun gently caress the horizon, a profound and timeless … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of Karachi Driving

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues The Thrill and Challenge of Driving in Karachi: Navigating Chaos with Precision DECEMBER 2023: Come what may, there is no scope for artificial intelligence and driverless cars here. Driving in Karachi is a unique experience that combines … Continue reading →

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Bicycles as a Means of Livelihood

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues How a pair of wheels shaped our lives in good old Karachi. HOMESTEAD: November 21, 2023 – In the days of our youthful exuberance, cycling was a passport to adventure, a vehicle of freedom that whisked us away … Continue reading →

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Our Cake Wala in Garden East Karachi

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Micheal Meik It was 1974, my Dad had just retired from the Pakistan Air Force and took a position as the Personnel Manager at National Motors. We moved from the Drigh Road Base to Soldier Bazar Garden East area, … Continue reading →

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