Category Archives: Contributions by Christians

Goans of Karachi: Do You Know?

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

Do You Know Who They Are?  By: MENIN RODRIGUES FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 In the summer of 2016, the office of the Commissioner Karachi (Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Khan) asked me to contribute an article to their Newsletter. The commissioner wrote: … Continue reading →

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An Ode to the Anglos of Pakistan!

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

By: MENIN RODRIGUES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 Pakistan knows little about them and equally unfortunate that Pakistanis have no clue whatsoever about their contributions to the country They were like sweeteners to the warmth of Karachi’s hospitality of bygone days … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Karachi.

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

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saddar, Karachi shares the grounds with St. Joseph’s Girls Convent. Michael Ali The parish came into existence in 1845 but the church was built in 1878. The photo shows the monument which was built in 1931.

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St. Patrick’s High School, Karachi.

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

Secondary school building of St. Patrick’s School. The photo is from before the 1980’s It was designed by Rev. Fr. Hillary Lardinoye OFM., the Dutch priest-architect. He also designed St. Joseph’s College for Women and St. Lawrence’s Girls School. (Information courtesy … Continue reading →

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Goans of Pakistan

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Footprints on the Sands of Time By Menin Rodrigues    “The Portuguese influence and dominance goes back to the 15TH Century but the real transition of Goans (of Portuguese-Hindu pedigree) from one place to another – from Goa to Bombay, … Continue reading →

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