Category Archives: Major Businesses in Old Karachi

The Legacy of Turab Studios in Commercial Photography

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Amin H. Karim MD

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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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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Vintage Advertisements of Karachi.

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

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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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Hotel Metropole Karachi Foundation

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD
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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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Advertisements in Old Karachi

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD
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Half Century Old Small Businesses in Karachi

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By  Amin H. Karim In this article we will present small family owned businesses in Karachi that have survived the changes of Karachi. It will be work in progress as we add more businesses that are discovered by the members … Continue reading →

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N. Hassanali – the softdrink with a Unique Name 1950’s

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Amin H. Karim MD

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