Thar Desert Pakistan living traditions Thar and my heart are the two names of the same desert”, once wrote Mazhar-ul-Islam, the world-renowned short story writer and pioneer of a new school of short story in Urdu, Pakistan’s national language. He belongs to Punjab province, writes in Urdu, and most of his admirers belong to Sindh
Baloch Graveyard Karachi Sindh This graveyard is situated in Malir district Karachi, located near Memon Goth in Goth Hashim Jokhio. The Baluch Tombs graveyard was developed by those who were roaming in Maheer area. It came into existence when the earlier non-regular graves, scattered in that area attained uniformity of design. This acquisition of uniform features initiated
Frere Hall Sindh Karachi Frere Hall is one of the finest architecture of the British Colonial Era which is one of the most significant tourist spots in Karachi. The hall was built in the honor of Sir Henry Bartle Frere who was acknowledged for his services in the promotion of the regional economic development and
Masjid-e-Tooba Karachi Pakistan This spectacular Tooba Mosque regionally known as the “Gol Masijd” is a distinctively and beautifully architectural design mosque situated in Phase 02 of DHA (Defense Housing Authority), Karachi. This picturesque mosque was established in 1969 in DHA, Karachi. It is merely off main Korangi road. The Tooba Mosque is mostly claimed to
Freemasons Lodge Sindh Karachi The word lodge really has two meanings to a Freemason. It is both a place where Masonic meetings are held, and a collective term for the members who meet there. So, as weird as it sounds, you could say that a lodge meets in a lodge. In fact, many different lodges can meet
Poona Bhai Tower Karachi Sindh “Kick me if you don’t get the book you require from this library, ‘my’ library, that is counted amongst the best in Karachi,” says 77-year-old Siddique Hilal who has, since 1952, been running the Hilal Library that is located on Aja Mouji Street opposite the Ismaeli Jamaat Khana and Memon
Merewether Clock Tower Karachi Sindh KARACHI: It seems that our lack of respect for our signposts to history has rubbed off on those who hold responsible positions in the government’s departments of culture and archaeology. Merewether Tower is one of Karachi’s foremost landmark buildings. It is perhaps the most heard-of place in the city, that
Teen Talwar Clifton Karachi Two of the most well-known monuments of Sindh’s immense capital, Karachi, are Teen Talwar and Do Talwar (three and two swords). Jutting out from the two main roundabouts on main Clifton Road, the swords are made of white marble. Erected in 1973, they were sanctioned by the government of Z.A. Bhutto.
RaniKot Fort Karachi Pakistan “The size of Ranikot defies all reasons. It stands in the middle of nowhere, defending nothing,” writes Isobel Shaw. Ranikot, with a circumference of about 26 km, is the largest fort in the world. However, this has not been enough to convince the authorities to develop it as a major tourist
Wazir Mansion Karachi Pakistan The parents of the great leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah was once used to live in the Wazir Masnsion. The place, where the birth of Quaid-e-Azam took place and spent 16 years of his childhood and youth period, is a valuable National Monument that contributes worthy information and inspiration to the people.
Karachi Goan Association Pride of Goans. Pride of Karachi. A Vestige of Great Goan Legacy. Walking past Karachi Goan Association entrance is like entering a wormhole, jumping into a universe which is oblivious to cacophony of competing voices out on Saddar road. Goan Association Hall is a landmark which still plays an active role in Karachi’s Social
Cheel Chowk Liyari Karachi Pakistan Eagles are not herbivores and, thus, can never feed on grass. So, how does a square named after a grass seller come to be called Cheel Chowk (Eagle Square)? This is the story of the famous Cheel Chowk of Lyari, an oft-referred location that has turned into the area’s landmark symbol. Cheel Chowk is the
Mazar-e-Quaid Karachi Mazar-e-Quaid is the tomb of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who is the founder of Pakistan. He is the father of the nation and deserves a top place for his tomb which he is given rewarded with. The tomb is also the final resting place of Madir-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation), Fatima Jinnah who
