Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

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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PAPER BOATS

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

PAPER BOATS. By Michael Meik A few weeks ago, it was the start of the fall season, and I was looking out of my apartment window, the sky was overcast and it had started to rain. My balcony door was open, … Continue reading →

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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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A Glimpse Into An Era of Tranquility And Simple Pleasures of Life.

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues When time stood still in Karachi: A GLIMPSE INTO AN ERA OF TRANQUILITY AND SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE In the bustling metropolis of Karachi, Pakistan, an era once existed where time held adifferent value, and leisure was … Continue reading →

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The Case of Karachi (Book Launch)

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

By Dr. Yasmeen Kazi Yesterday, I went to the Press Club for the launching of Propf. Aijaz Qureshi’s book, The Case of Karachi, translated into English by Abdul Malik Soomro. It is an account of the history of Karachi from … Continue reading →

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