The Karachi Walla

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 […]

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.

I quite like the looks of mangroves but I never realized that a trip down the forest could well become the best outing in Karachi I had in years. The boat ride captured below in pictures is 35 minutes long and it takes you through the swirling wonderland of Karachi mangroves. You can book it […]