Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

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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Brands in the Brain

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Anjum Khan Our brain is like bank locker, You put your memories there and you have them saved for life ! Every little thing from our past is attached to lots of our fond (or not so fond) memories. … Continue reading →

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The Telegram

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

By  Anjum Khan   Long time ago if some of you remember there was a system of sending “URGENT”messages in Pakistan called “ THE TELEGRAM” It was the only service that didn’t take days to reach its destination,infact it was … Continue reading →

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HoneyMoon Lodge Karachi

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

By Dr. Sohail Ansari Honeymoon Lodge is located on Korangi Road in Defence Housing Society. It was also known as Muhammadi Takri or Takri (hill). Sir Aga Khan III was born here in 1877. It was built in 1840, soon … Continue reading →

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Nursery Rhymes in Karachi

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Anjum Khan  I am 100% sure all of you out there who passed your Nursery class many many many moons ago still remember most of these Nursery Rhymes,even those experiencing some minor technical issues like forgetfulness with age I … Continue reading →

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Kuth Putli Ka Tamasha

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Anjum Khan KUTH PUTLI KA TAMASHA the age old form of entertainment which involved human look alike cloth made figurines attached to strings and controlled and manipulated by skillfull hands, called the “puppeteers “ has almost lost its existence … Continue reading →

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Farida Khanum

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Anjum Khan  Born and brought up in a classical music atmosphere in Kalkotta British India in 1929 “FARIDA KHANUM “was seriously trained from childhood to learn classical music. Her sister “ MUKHTAR BEGUM” herself made a big name in … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s School Cricket Team 1944-45

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

A PAGE FROM KARACHI HISTORY: St. Patrick’s High School, Saddar, Karachi Cricket Team in 1944-45 was Winner of the Rubie Shield for the Fifth Year in succession. This photo is courtesy of Patrician John “Pompie” Gois.  Goes to show a … Continue reading →

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Mr. Jinnah and His Tailor

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Mr Jinnah and his Tailor From: Minoo Marker Date: 5 November 2019 at 4:11:11 PM GMT+5 To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Fwd: Mr. Jinnah and his Tailor. I was fortunate to obtain a photograph of a letter written by M.A. Jinnah to … Continue reading →

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