Category Archives: Karachi History

Portrait of the Quaid

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Menin Rodrigues The portrait on top was taken by Mr. Arthur Sequeira in the studios of Messrs. I. Sequeira & Sons in Saddar Karachi (where the Atrium Mall stands today) in 1943. It was a black & white photo, … Continue reading →

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Muslims of Karachi Visiting Turkey 1897

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

The illustrious history of Karachi (Photo and text courtesy of Dr. Saad Bashir) A delegation of the Muslims of Karachi visiting Turkey in 1897 to offer congratulations to the Sultan on the Turkish victory over Greece. (The caption is in … Continue reading →

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Cincinnatus D’Abreo

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

Cincinnatus D’Abreo By Menin Rodriquez He was born on 24 September 1862. His  father, Manuel D’Abreo had migrated to Sindh in 1846. Cincinnatus was married to Maggie Gomes with whom he had five children, Joe, Maggie, Alfred, Gwennie and Bill. He was educated at St … Continue reading →

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Amy Johnson in Karachi

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Sohail Ansari Karachi’s aerodrome has hosted many pioneering aviators and witnessed a number of historic flying records. Amy Johnson was one of those pioneering English aviator and the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia. Her … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Year Book 1949

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

BRANCH BANKING IN TWO YEARS OLD PAKISTAN. By Raju Jamil  THE 2nd PAKISTAN YEAR BOOK-1949 PAGES. THIS COULD BE THE OLDEST BOOK IN ANYONE’s POSSESSION. MY LATE MOTHER HAD MAINTAINED THIS IN MY FATHER’s LIBRARY SINCE 1949 THE YEAR I WAS … Continue reading →

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That’s What He Was!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

That’s what he was, is and probably be for Pakistan, now that he is the Prime Minister! BY Menin Rodrigues July 30, 2018 – Arjuna Ranatunga’s team was in Karachi for the 1985-86 series, cricket fever was high and folks here … Continue reading →

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Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

BOOKS ON KARACHI. Gold to Platinum 1981 to 2006 by Menin Rodrigues; Launched on Feast Day of St. Lawrence Church Karachi August 10 2016.  

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State Bank of Pakistan Museum

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

State Bank of Pakistan Museum By Mr. Abdurrrehman Chaudhry FaceBook Post April 28 2019 Tucked in between high-rises on one of the busiest roads in the city lies the stony building of the State Bank of Pakistan Museum. What was … 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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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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