Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

Imperial Airways Limited 1924

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Dr. Sohail Ansari  30th March  1924 marked an unforgettable event in the history of aviation for Karachi. Imperial Airways Limited which was formed on 31 March 1924 with the merger of British Marine Air  Navigation Company Ltd, the Daimler Airway, Handley … Continue reading →

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Begum Naheed Iskander Mirza

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Amin H. Karim  June 15 1957; Begum Naheed Iskander Mirza inaugurating the symposium of Pakistan Institute of Industrial Design in Karachi. Photo source unknown: Syed Ahmed wrote: (on FaceBook post July 2019) “Just imagine, we had an Institute of Industrial … Continue reading →

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Avtar Kishan Hangal

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Dr. Sohail Ansari  ‘Itna sannata kyu hai bhai?’ Avtar Kishan Hangal On arrival to Karachi in 1939, twenty five year old A K Hangal was received by Brij, his brother in law who lived with his Muslim wife and … Continue reading →

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A Ship Called Dwarka

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

SS Dwarka owned by P and O Steamship Company served the route between Kuwait and Bombay stopping at Karachi harbor on the way. It took workers from Kerala to the Gulf and back,. “Deck with food’ in 1982 cost Rs. … Continue reading →

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Darya Lal Sankat Mochan Mandir Karachi

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

  Darya Lal Sankat Mochan Mandir (also called Jhoolay Lal Mandir), It is located on Eduljee Dinshaw Road near KPT Custom House – Karachi Darya Lal Mandir got its name as it is situated just on the edge of the … Continue reading →

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Seth Ahmed Dawood

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Seth Ahmed Dawood By Aminurrehman Chaudhry  Seth Ahmad Dawood, one of the pioneering industrialists of Pakistan He led a long eventful life and saw many ups and downs in his business. Yusuf Shirazi, a well-known entrepreneur with business interest in … Continue reading →

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The Salt Works of Mauripur

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Dr. Sohail Ansari Most people associate Mauripur with an airbase but salt works is another reason for its fame. It was named after Mr Mauri, the first Salt Revenue Officer who knew the industry well. Some sources quote him … Continue reading →

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Portrait of the Quaid

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues The portrait on top was taken by Mr. Arthur Sequeira in the studios of Messrs. I. Sequeira & Sons in Saddar Karachi (where the Atrium Mall stands today) in 1943. It was a black & white photo, … Continue reading →

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Animal Drawn Carriages

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Photos collected by Menin Rodrigues

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Karachi Picture House

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

KARACHI PICTURE HOUSE BY Amin H. Karim The Karachi Picture House in 1940 was located at the corner of Bunder Road and Shivandas Chandumal Road. This area is just north of where the Old Lighhouse Cinema was constructed and across … Continue reading →

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