Author Archives: Amin H. Karim MD

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About Amin H. Karim MD

Graduate of Dow Medical College Class of 1977.

The Ojha Sanatorium Karachi

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

By  Amin H. Karim MD THE TB OJHA SANATORIUM, KARACHI: DEEPCHAND TEJHANDAS OJHA was a well known philanthropist of Karachi, He belonged to the renowned family of Ojhas whe were vaids by profession. He died in 1928 of TB and … Continue reading →

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Shamspir Island and the Fishermen We Knew

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Wayne Croning Located along the backwaters of Sandspit, Karachi; the Island of Shamspir is a heavily populated fishing hamlet, larger than Baba or Bhit Island that are located in the Kaemari harbour area. It is an isolated island with no roads … Continue reading →

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The Original Sabri Nehari Hotel

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

SABRI NIHARI – KARACHI: *Raju Jamil* (2014) ESTABLISHED SOMETIME IN 1954….SABIR HOTEL, BUNDAR ROAD (M.A.JINNAH ROAD NOW) OPPOSITE MOULVI MUSAFIR KHANA AND DILPASAND…FAMOUS RAS MALAI OUTLET, IS OWNED BY TWO BROTHERS AND A SON. THEY HAVE NOT BUDGED FROM THEIR … Continue reading →

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Palace Hotel Area Old Karachi 1940s

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

OLD KARACHI۔۔۔۔QUITE OLD; By Raju Jamil 1940s: Aerial View of Killarney hotel (later Palace Hotel), now Sheraton Hotel – Karachi. Locations by number(s): 1. Karachi Gymkhana Cricket Ground where the unofficial Pakistan v/s MCC match took place in 1957. 2. … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

KARACHI-ite–>Waheed Murad – A Legend Hero: By Raju Jamil Waheed Murad was the most popular and stylish romantic hero in Pakistan. His nicknames were “chocolate hero” and “romance ka shehzada” He was a handsome person also the most well dressed … Continue reading →

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BBC Listener’s Choice

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

MOST POPULAR RADIO PROGRAM OF THE KARACHITES OF LATE 60’s-70’s; “LISTENER’S CHOICE” OF BBC FROM BUSH HOUSE, LONDON…EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON 1.30 PM ON MEDIUM WAVE THROUGH BOOSTER IN OMAN. By Raju Jamil “LISTENER’S CHOICE” BBC WORLD SERVICE — SUNDAY AFTERNOON … Continue reading →

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Bonjour 1993

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

BonjourPCMag1993 (Click on the link to open the magazine in .pdf format) BONJOUR: This is a magazine published by the Pearl Continental Hotels Pakistan in 1993. It has some interesting articles on Karachi including one on Karachi Art Galleries and … Continue reading →

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The Lost Tribe of Karachi

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

JEWS: THE LOST TRIBE OF KARACHI By Dr. Sohail Ansari Pakistan was not inherently anti-Semitic. In fact, Pakistan hosted small Jewish communities from the 19th century until the end of the 1960s and the largest of that community lived in … Continue reading →

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Karachi Related Websites and Fora

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

The Karachiwala Website:  https://thekarachiwalla.com/ Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in*. Karachi fits the bill for many. Vibrant and Colourful. Karachi is the darling of poor and rich alike. Unpredictable … Continue reading →

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Hostellerie De France, Karachi

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

  The photo is courtesy of Mr. Nadeem S. Haroon. Raju Jamil on Fcebook August 9 2018: Family dispute led to the closure of this amazing hotel. Its open air Disco in a large WELL was unique. I could have have danced … Continue reading →

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