Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

The Begum

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

The Begum: A Portrait of Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan Pakistan’s Pioneering First LadyDeepa Agarwal and Tahmina Aziz Ayub Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan was the wife of Pakistan’s first prime minister. She was born Irene Margaret Pant in Kumaon in the … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Year Book 1949

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

BRANCH BANKING IN TWO YEARS OLD PAKISTAN. By Raju Jamil  THE 2nd PAKISTAN YEAR BOOK-1949 PAGES. THIS COULD BE THE OLDEST BOOK IN ANYONE’s POSSESSION. MY LATE MOTHER HAD MAINTAINED THIS IN MY FATHER’s LIBRARY SINCE 1949 THE YEAR I WAS … Continue reading →

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That’s What He Was!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

That’s what he was, is and probably be for Pakistan, now that he is the Prime Minister! BY Menin Rodrigues July 30, 2018 – Arjuna Ranatunga’s team was in Karachi for the 1985-86 series, cricket fever was high and folks here … Continue reading →

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Paradise Point Old and New!

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

Note the absence of the top part and the rise in the sea level in a span of some 50 years. Amin H. Karim MD        

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Opinion: Salvaging Karachi’s Pride

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

OPINION Salvaging Karachi’s Pride – An Open Letter to Imran Khan By Menin Rodrigues There are so many people who claim stake in the ownership of Karachi, it’s a good thing. With the proliferation of social media, the history of Karachi, … Continue reading →

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Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006

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

BOOKS ON KARACHI. Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006 by Menin Rodrigues; Launched on Feast Day of St. Lawrence Church Karachi August 10 2016.  

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State Bank of Pakistan Museum

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

State Bank of Pakistan Museum By Mr. Abdurrrehman Chaudhry FaceBook Post April 28 2019 Tucked in between high-rises on one of the busiest roads in the city lies the stony building of the State Bank of Pakistan Museum. What was … Continue reading →

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Bin Qasim Park Karachi

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Bin Qasim Park This is one of the largest parks in Karachi, covering 130 acres of land, making it ideal for picnics and lazy strolls because of its large green lawns, ample shaded canopies and benches. The park also has … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Maritime Museum Karachi

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Pakistan Maritime Museum Just like the air force, Pakistan’s Naval Forces also have their own museum in the city, which sits alongside an artificial lake and a park. The Pakistan Maritime Museum, situated on 28 acres of grassy lawns, comprises … Continue reading →

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Khuda Ki Basti 1969

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

KHUDA KI BASTI… The Mother Of All Serials! (Telecast 50 Years Ago From PTV Karachi) By Raju Jamil …written by Late Shaukat Siddiqui, was the first ever novel to be translated into 11 languages…..This novel was also the first one … Continue reading →

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