The Karachi Walla

An Oasis. Spanning on a tract of land larger than you think. Crossed by millions each day. Visited not even in hundreds. National Museum of Karachi poses an important question. A Catch 22. A Chicken and Egg problem. Or whatever you call it. Is it ignored because its not good enough? Or its not good […]

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 […]

Beautifully Carved. Elegantly Designed. Adorned with Mysterious Motifs. Merewether Tower is a well-known landmark. Or rather, a very well-heard one. Thousands pass by the intersection between MA Jinnah and II Chundrigar road where it stands proudly reminding us of Karachi’s glorious past. Very few ever take a second to contemplate on its existence. Why is […]

A landmark inside deep blue sea. An ideal fishing spot. Perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. Home to different species of fish and snakes. Rumored to be the testing place for Navy gunships. Churna Island is an island like none other in and around Karachi.

A perfect hideout. far from ever increasing pollution. from fast widening telecom range. from disgusting commercialization. and from ever present branding. It may not qualify as a Karachi Area technically but who cares. With due respect to Pitras, Karachi may well become a country soon. with a capital called Pakistan.