The Karachi Walla

Impressive. The Bungalow with the best view. Part of the DJ Science College. The Principal Bungalow reminds us of the days when Principal of a college was important enough to reside in such a marvelous bungalow. Chances are that you have not seen it before. Reason: It is overshadowed by magnificent DJ Science college building. […]

Jaadu Ghar. An Enigma. A Masterpiece of Masonry. Well, no surprises here. Perhaps you would expect such high standards for a temple of Freemasonry. Jaadu Ghar as common people knew it, continue puzzling many even now. Crossing from Zainab market crossroad on your way to Arts Council, you must have seen it zillion of times. […]

In the company of good old books. Stepping inside Liaquat library door is like entering a black-hole, moving into another universe, in a different time zone. Visiting Liaquat library will move you in a way that nothing else can. It will make you long for un-adulterated Karachi and Jinnah’s Pakistan. It will make you yearn […]

Off-limits no more. Visiting frere hall again is like meeting an old friend, igniting memories, sweet and painful. After decades of oppressive seclusion from public space, Frere hall has been handed back to public, the very public it was built for. The children have started playing cricket in its parking lot, couples have started sitting […]

We all knew that a park existed beside McDonald’s at Seaview. But very few will know that DHA has extended it further. There are no boundaries or pathways. Its a patch of few acres developed with nothing but grass. It provides a surreal view of Arabian Sea. With greenery. and without elite membership. People have […]