Karachi Goan Union Hall building has such a pleasing look that it uplifts the mood of entire neighborhood. Just like Goans of Karachi have rocked the social and cultural scene ...
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City Landmarks – Kumar Cinema, Napier Road
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City Markets – The Book Bazaar on Wheels
The Book bazaar on wheels. It will make a catchy name for ...
City Portraits – Abdul Hayee – Painter, Kaala Pani
The Karachi walla met Abdul Hayee, the veteran painter under the shadow ...
City Faith – Christmas Carols in Karachi
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City Faith – Dhikr, Swahili and Shidis at a shrine in Karachi
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City Markets – The Chiltan Shop, Avanue Center, Streechen Road
The Chiltan Shop was setup in early 70s and it still looks as if it’s 1970 in there. However please note that it may look vintage but certainly not old or worn out. It is very well maintained and organized. The original layout is basic but elegant. It has that old world calm. That old […]
City Notebook – 172nd Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant
I found Jamshed Memorial hall full of people despite reaching there five minutes prior to the invite. Jamshed Memorial Hall has been a regular stop during my tours and I have been quite used to empty corridors and rooms. This was a welcome change, I thought to myself and settled in one of the chairs. […]
City Hangouts – Haji’s Malbari hotel, Lyari
Malbari hotels were once an integral part of Karachi’s cafe culture. Just like Irani cafes, they defined a set of aesthetics, sensitivities and a particular type of experience despite them belonging to different owners. At turn of the century, the fast growing city of Karachi attracted people from all over the subcontinent. As the legend […]
City Life – Monsoon Rain, Frere Hall
On a regular Sunday, Frere Hall is one of the best places to observe people in public spaces in Karachi. It is one of the most popular spots for casual photo shoots. You will find hundreds of kids taking photos of each other, some even bringing lighting equipment. It is also a very popular picnic […]
City Hangouts – Cafe Victory, Napier Road
Just like all other Irani cafes in Karachi, Cafe Victory is also on the intersection of two roads i.e. Napier and Grant road. However accessing it from Grant Road could be an unpleasant experience. The road gets narrower as we approach the intersection. There is a Kachra Kundi on the left and lots of food […]
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City Landmarks – Goan Association Hall
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City Secret – Polish Connection
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City Landmarks – Aram Bagh
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City Life – Cycling with Critical Mass
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City Portraits – Humaira Bachal – The light of Moach Goth, Karachi.
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City Markets – The Chiltan Shop, Avanue Center, Streechen Road
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City Notebook – 172nd Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant
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City Hangouts – Haji’s Malbari hotel, Lyari
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City Life – Monsoon Rain, Frere Hall
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City Hangouts – Cafe Victory, Napier Road
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sziqbal: Thanks for sharing. Next time I visit Karachi I would like to check out this market. Where is is…
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Anonymous: Beautifully written with appealing photos.
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Ahsan malik: Shorab mehta was my grandfather boss.
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