Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

Kashti Masjid Karachi

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

This masjid ia the Katchi Memon Masjid in Old Dhobi Ghat. Karachi.

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Karachi in Pictures

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

A pictorial hardcover on Karachi published by the Pak American Commercial inc on Zaibunnisa Street Karachi in 1986; by Mohammed Amin, Duncan Willetts and Brian Tetley. It was printed in Hong Kong. Great photos of Karachi!

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Where The Heart is!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Where the heart is. Nov.25, 2018 By Wayne Croning I left Karachi over 25 years ago, yet I think of my city of birth on a daily basis. Most of my stories have had sad endings, so what I will … Continue reading →

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Empress Market

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Empress Market – A gift to the people of Karachi By Wayne Croning The icon of Karachi, stood out in 1889, stood the test of time, and as it is being cleaned out today, still stands out in all its … Continue reading →

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Advertisements in Old Karachi

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD
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Tea with Tee

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Tea with Tee. By Raju Jamil  The TEE I’ve known since 1966-67 from Radio Pakistan, Karachi (1966-67) to PTV (1970) ….that I was his best man at his valima in 1972. When Pakistan was growing with a slow yet an … Continue reading →

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Karachi High Rises

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Bahria Icon Tower 304 m (997 ft)[1] 62 2018 Clifton Pakistan’s tallest skyscraper Bahria Hotel 245 m (804 ft)[1] 46 2018 Karachi Dolmen Tower 3 160 m (525 ft)[2] 40 2018 Clifton Dolmen Tower 4 160 m (525 ft)[2] 40 2018 Clifton Bakht Tower 145 m (476 ft)[3] 38[3] 2017 … Continue reading →

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Aga Khan III

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari A boy was born 141 years ago on 2nd November 1877 that also happened to be a Friday as today in 2018. The birth took place at the Takri, Honeymoon Lodge, Karachi. His grandfather was Governor … Continue reading →

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Karachi and Cricket

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Amin H. Karim Photo courtesy of Menin Rodriguez. Correction:  the player marked Aftab Baluch is actually Talat Mirza. Raquibul Hassan is actually Abdul Raquib. Photo courtesy of Menin Rodrigues and tagged with the help of Dr. Salman Faridi. Pakistan … Continue reading →

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Pehalvi Restaurant

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Raju Jamil Located at what we yearn and strive for—-the corner plot neighbouring Lyric Cinema on M.A.Jinnah Road Karachi….this restaurant was established in 1955-56. It was the most visited place and at one time the pak based staff at … Continue reading →

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