Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

Weekend Fun for Landlords

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By: Amin H. Karim The SINDH JAGIRDAR HOTEL:  The Hotel situated at the corner of M.A. Jinnah Road and Hassan Ali Effendi Road is one of the oldest hotels in Karachi. It was there in 1950’s and still in business. … Continue reading →

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Edward Carrapiett

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

EDWARD CARRAPIETT  (Rest in Peace)   Feb 4 2019. By Raju jamil as posted on Facebook. MESSAGE FROM Darryl Braganza via Amin H Karim It is with great sadness that I inform my treasured friends in the Rawalpindi – Islamabad ,- Karachi Community … Continue reading →

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Hotel Metropole Karachi Foundation

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD
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Pakistan Television Karachi 1975

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Raju Jamil December 19 2018 PTV Karachi 1975……Epic. PTV-K’s evergreen serial of 1975; “Uncle Urfi” ……by Raju Jamil PTV Karachi center was tense. There were no value scripts that it would take stakes on. Frustration led to an urgent … Continue reading →

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Smith and Campbell Pharmacy Karachi.

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

by Amin H. Karim MD December 16 2018 SMITH AND CAMPBELL PHARMACY, ELPHINSTONE STREET, KARACHI. It is not known when firm of Smith & Campbell was established, but it is possible that Dan Smith and William Campbell (both of whom … Continue reading →

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The Theosophical Society of Karachi

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Amin H. Karim MD THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (JAMSHED MEMORIAL HALL): Located on M.A Jinnah Road, opposite Radio Pakistan Karachi Building, the Theosophical Society’s main auditorium was named after Jamshed Nusserwanjee, the philanthropist and humanitarian who was Karachi’s first mayor, … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s A Journey of 175 years

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

  KARACHI: As the city celebrated Sindhi Cultural Day on Sunday, there was also another, much smaller, gracious celebration under way at the St Patrick’s Cathedral since the morning mass. Along with the hymns and readings from the Bible, the … Continue reading →

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The Twenty Minute Bike Ride

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

The 20 Minute Bike Ride (further memories of PECHS) By Wayne Croning December 12 2018 “Grandpa, can you give me four annas to rent a bicycle? Please??” I asked my grandpa. He was in his usual spot, seated in his … Continue reading →

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Karachi Paintings by Shahzad

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Here are some beautiful paintings of Karachi scenes by Mr.Hanif Shahzad and are being reproduced here with his permission.

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Chinna Creek Karachi

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

The mangroves of Chinna Creek as seen from the Boat Club Karachi.

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