Category Archives: Contributions by British

Contributions to the growth of Karachi by the British when they occupied it.

Mitchell’s Tomato Ketchup and Squashes

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Sohail Ansari  We grew up with all favourite MITCHELL’S TOMATO KETCHUP AND SQUASHES and other products. Francis J. Mitchell came from Scotland after the first world war. He purchased some agricultural land in Sahiwal. With his two sons, … Continue reading →

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Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Dr. Adnan Zuberi  Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming A Born Karachiite, Awarded Victoria Cross Victoria Cross: The most prestigious and highest award of British Govt. The personnel of British armed forces are the recipient. This award was set during Crimean … Continue reading →

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Manghopir’s Hot Springs

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Amin H. Karim MD

By:  Dr. Sohail Ansari Over centuries Manghopir’s hot springs has continued to attract thousands of people from far-flung areas who gather there for a bath. These hot sulphur springs, legend has it, have miraculous healing powers that can cure most … Continue reading →

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Major John Crawford

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

By Dr. Adnan Zuberi  Goodbye, John Major John Crawford, today has left for his heavenly abode. John was 92 and WW2 veteran, born in Paisley, Scotland. He was my next door neighbour and we had long association. Simple, nice and … Continue reading →

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St. Andrew’s Church Karachi

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Chester Williams and  Sohail Ansari  Vintage – A British couple soon after getting married at St. Andrew’s Church, Karachi in the year 1927. Sohail Ansari This is on the occasion of wedding of Gordon Samuel Honeycombe (a sales manager with … Continue reading →

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Dow Medical College Inauguration 1945

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Sohail Ansari There was a long standing medical school in Hyderabad. In 1930’s reforms were brought in to health and medical education. The school in Hyderabad gave a diploma level licensure; those taking course needed only matriculation for the course. There … 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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Resurrecting Napier:

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

Resurrecting Napier! My thoughts, 16 million inhabitants ago! BY MENIN RODRIGUES THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 At 28 years of age I was put this question “If you could bring back to life someone who could deal with Karachi, who would … Continue reading →

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Two Karachi Ladies With a Mission

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

TWO KARACHI LADIES AND A MAN WITH A MISSION: Earlier this year I was driving down Mission Road. I saw the name of old Civil Hospital Karachi had changed to DR. RUTH K.M. PFAU CIVIL HOSPITAL KARACHI. A short distance … Continue reading →

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British Union Jack Club.

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

British Union Jack Club 1930 This building is now Services Mess across from Hotel Metropole on Mereweather Road.

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