Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

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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The Christian Sprinters of Pakistan: Lest We Forget

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues TORONTO: August 15, 2023 – In the realm of athletics, Pakistan in its fledgling yearswitnessed the emergence of extraordinary talents from various communities,contributing significantly to the nation’s sporting legacy. Among these remarkableathletes, the Christian Catholic community of … Continue reading →

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A Trend in Historical Negationism

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

  By Menin Rodrigues                                                                           … Continue reading →

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Hindu Gymkhana

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr Sohail Ansari Recently two personalities related to Karachi passed away. The one factor to link them both is a building and the month of February:Hindu Gymkhana. The British Raj leased a land of 47,000 square yards, for 100 … Continue reading →

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Jews In Karachi

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari Karachi’s Jews, mostly, belonged to India’s Bene Israel community, besides Bagdadi and Cochin sections. Some came in with British and others via Afghanistan. So much was the influence that one of them, Abraham Reuben, became the … Continue reading →

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Singer S.B. John

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Azra Malik Sunny Benjamin John, popularly known as S B John was a noted Pakistani ghazal singer. Born in October 1934, in Karachi to a Christian family. He studied at St Paul’s School. Inspired by his grandfather who was … Continue reading →

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