Blogs Posts in Karachi category; 9 blog posts

Mohatta Palace, Karachi

Mohatta Palace, Karachi

In late 1920, Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta, an ambitious self-made businessman from Marwar India built Mohatta Palace as his summer home in Karachi. The Palace is built with pink Jodhpur stone in combination with the local yello [...]

Posted On : Jun, 12 2012 | Comments : 0

Karachi Museum

Karachi Museum

In 1950, National Museum was established in Karachi on the premises of Frere Hall. Later, in 1970, it was relocated to its present location in Burns Garden Dr. Zia Uddin Road.   The Museum has collection of cultu [...]

Posted On : Jun, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Wazir Mansion, Karachi

Wazir Mansion, Karachi

This building, Wazir Mansion is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. It is situated in Kharadar (a locality in Old City Area of Karachi). Now this buiding is protected national mon [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi

Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi

Mazar-e-Quaid is the tomb of founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is situated at the heart of city.   The Mausoleum building was designed by Yahya Merchant and completed in 1960.   The Mausoleum is also the [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 1

Khaliq Deena Hall, Karachi

Ghulam Hussain Khaliq Deena Hall was constructed in Year 1906.   A well known philanthropist from Khoja community donated the money to provide a lierary platform for karachi people. The remaining amount was provided by karachi Mu [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Karachi Zoo

Karachi Zoo

The historical Karachi Zoo was established in 1878 and was known as Gandhi Garden for a long time. After creation of Pakistan its name was changed to Karachi Zoological Garden.   There are 165 mammals, 460 birds and 2 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Frere Hall, Karachi

Frere Hall is an integral part of Karachi’s heritage and culture. The Hall is located between Abdullah Haroon Road and Fatima Jinnah Road.    It was built by  Sir Bartle Frere (Sindh Commissioner 1851-1859) and [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Denso Hall, Karachi

Denso hall library constructed by British Government in 1886. It is located at the corner of M.A Jinnah Road (Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road) and Murad Khan road.   Location: View Larger Map

Posted On : Jun, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Chaukhandi Tombs

Chaukhandi Tombs

The Chaukhandi tombs are situated 29 km east of Karachi on N-5 National Highway near Landhi Town in Pakistan. The Chaukhandi tombs are remarkable for the elaborate and exquisite stone carving. The style of architecture is typical only t [...]

Posted On : Jan, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

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