Old pictures of Pakistani Cities

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Civil Hospital, Karachi.

 

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Karachi Parsi Institute —

A historical heritage of Karachi — the Karachi Parsi Institute (KPI), formerly known as the Parsi Gymkhana or Zoroastrian Club.

Established in 1893 by the Parsi merchants of Karachi, this iconic institution was created to promote education, sports, and social development within the Parsi community. Over the decades, it became a hub of cricket, cultural events, literary activities, and charitable initiatives.

Its structure reflects the graceful colonial-era architecture — tall arches, spacious halls, and elegant stonework — standing as a reminder of the Parsis’ vision for civic life and community uplift in Karachi.

Though time has dimmed its once vibrant role, the building remains a symbol of the Parsis’ immense contribution to the city they helped build.

 

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Timeline of D. J. Science College & NED

1887 – Founded as Sindh Arts College, later named Dayaram Jethmal (D.J.) Science College.
1921 – Prince of Wales Engineering College (later NED Engineering College) started inside the DJ building.
1947 – After Partition, DJ became a fully science-focused government college.
1951 – NED Engineering College shifted from DJ to its own separate campus near Karachi Polytechnic.
1975 – NED moved again to its permanent University Road campus.
Today – DJ continues as a premier government science college & a protected heritage building.

From Dayaram Jethmal’s vision to being the birthplace of NED University, DJ College is a cornerstone of Karachi’s educational history.

 

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This used to be a very prestigious private school of Karachi in the sixties, there were a few more schools run by the British like the Mary Claco school , Jennings private school ,mama Parsi run by the Parsi community.

There was the Grammer school Saint Joseph school, Trinity Methodist and Jesuses , St. Mary, Saint Paul and Saint Patrick's ..these were much before the new schools that have opened up in Karachi with branches all over the country..

All had a very high slandered of education and it used to be an Honour to have studied in one these schools ...

 

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Rivoli Cinema, Karachi. 1970;s

 

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Eros Cinema, Karachi.

 

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Saddar

 

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Karachi

 

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Karachi

 

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