The Karachi Walla

Let’s bask in winter sunshine. Let’s feel the pinch of frost in evening breeze. The cold wave has hit the town and there is no better time than this to explore Karachi’s coastline. So rent a boat from Kemari and row to the Oyster Rocks. Land at the first rock. Reach to the top. See […]

Enroute our destination, a friend mentioned that the locality we were passing through was one of the most volatile in the city and a Gutter Baghicha activist was murdered here. “We are activist too”, I said. See the ‘Gutter Baghicha bachao’ sticker on the car.

The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Awaits alike th’ inevitable hour The paths of glory lead but to the grave. ~ An Elegy written in Country Churchyard Photo taken at Chowkandi Graveyard

It would be better if you shrugged off this wicked veil It would be better if you used your beauty to cover yourself Your pale countenance, your dry lips, your anxiety, your fear It would be better if you drove away these from over your head This scarf that covers you is beautiful indeed It […]

Credits: Guide to Karachi Below is the Guide to Karachi published for U.S. Soldiers who were stationed in Karachi during World War two. Karachi Goan Association Hall was turned into temporary barracks for these soldiers. Also attached is the menu for the soldiers.