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City Secret – Beatles in Karachi

Thanks to Sami Shah (who recently tweeted link to the attachment) we are able to see this rare piece of the coverage of Beatles short transit time at Karachi airport.

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The astronauts and their party move in a motorcade through downtown Karachi enroute to the University of Karachi. Television and newsreel cameramen film the event from a truck leading the motor procession.

City Secret – Moonwalkers were here

Photo and Photo Description Source: US Consulate General, Pakistan It should not have been a secret. It should not have come as a surprise. But such is the fate of this city that events of recent past appear as those of centuries gone by. The details, description and evidence so vague that you start questioning [...]

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City Secret – Hello Mr. Władysław Turowicz

A Polish hero who defended Lahore in 1965 war. The Pioneer of SUPARCO. Rocket Missile Man of Pakistan. A Polish who chose Karachi as his eternal abode. Here is a toast to Władysław Turowicz. Here is a toast to Karachi’s diversity. Spare sometime and say hello to him. He rests in peace at Gora Qabrustan.

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City Secret – Polish Connection

Photo Credits: Glenn Garrelts’ India / Kresy-Siberia Memorial Gallery  During early 40′s Karachi had a significant population of Polish refugees which fled Nazi occupation in their native land. It was precisely during August 1942 and December 1944, when more than 30,000 Polish travelled to Karachi by Sea. They were accomodated in Malir by British Army. After [...]

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City Secert – Meeting Rashid Minhas

Rest in peace in Karachi. A childhood hero of every Pakistani. A hero who will stay young for eternity. M.M. Alam despite his speed shooting classics aged but Minhas never did. He stayed as young as he was on the fateful day of 20th August 1971. Forever young in our memory.

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