The Karachi Walla

It’s always a pleasure to walk leisurely on M.A.Jinnah road. Its a luxury which you can afford only on a Sunday morning though. Walking around Max Denso Hall intersection in particular is an utter delight. Jehangir Kothari building, Max Denso Hall, Mandiwala building and Mercantile Cooperative Bank Building represent an era of Karachi which is [...]

Balcony Watch. A frivolous activity in a world running at a maddening pace. Karachi Walla has ostrich like behavior in face of reality therefore falls for these balconies time and again. Who lives there? Why don’t they care? I feel like climbing the stairs and plea the residents. These balconies are dying a slow painful [...]

Unthinkable. Have you ever considered being friends with a Jew. Visiting a Synangogue from inside. That too, in Karachi. The construction of Magain Shalome Synagogue epitomized good old Karachi’s diversity and tolerance. Its destruction epitomized parochialism and intolernace prevalent now. The sense of loss is not only felt by once Karachite jews but by many [...]

It is amazing how Karachi landscape and life style changes every kilometer. From Kemari to Clifton, From Clifton to Defence, From Defence to Korangi, From Korangi to Ibrahim Haidri. Vibrant and Colorful. Karachi at its best. Ibrahim Haidri is one of the oldest settlements in what became Karachi City. Due to the creek and abundant [...]

A journey back in time. Finding an address in Kharadar is no mean feat. Even if it is that of the founder of the country. A lot of people shake head when you inquire. Others get lost in translation. The Karachi Walla did not mind it. Kharadar Streets make a vibrant art gallery. Phase out [...]