Category Archives: Art and Crafts of Karachi

The Legacy of Turab Studios in Commercial Photography

The Legacy of Turab Studios in Commercial Photography By Menin Rodrigues KARACHI: September 3, 2015 – Mohammad Turab was eons ahead of time when heforecasted the photographic needs of industrial and commercial Pakistan, including corporations and advertising agencies. TURAB STUDIOS … Continue reading

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Memon Masjid by Artist Hanif Shahzad

Memon Masjid 27 by 36″ Oil on Canvas The Memon Masjid located in Karachi, Pakistan, is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the city located on M.A Jinnah Road. The first committee of the Memon Masjid was formed … Continue reading

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Samuel Fyzee Rahameen

By Dr. Adnan Zuberi  Goddess Tune ( راگ توڑی ) This is the name of this painting. A Painting of a Karachiite in Tate Gallery, London since 1912. Samuel Fyzee Rahameen, born 1880 in a Jew family in Poona,India. Married … Continue reading

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Karachi Paintings by Shahzad

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

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Studio Number Nau of Radio Pakistan. Karachi.

RADIO PAKISTAN KARACHI STUDIO NUMBER NAU (9) EVERY SUNDAY 9 PM: By Raju Jamil To the veterans, it could be the most pleasant yet tearful mixed with happiness memory remembering “Studio No. 9” which was broadcast every Saturday and found … Continue reading

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The Arts Council of Pakistan

By: Raju Jamil The Arts Council Of Pakistan in Karachi of sixties and the glory of one of the greatest painter and calligraphic magician in the world….. SADEQUAIN: Exposition of calligraphies (December 6, 1968 – January 6, 1969) by Sadequain … Continue reading

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