Old pictures of Pakistani Cities

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Taxali Gate, Lahore, 1865

 

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Arbab road, Peshawar saddar, 1967.

 

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Peshawar

 

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Peshawar



In the olden days, the life of Pathans was full of honor, respect and loyalty, where every man considered his honor more than his own life.

Their market was also not an ordinary market but a special world, where clothes, carpets, leather bags and in the morning air. The scent of horses used to mix, and people would buy and sell, discuss and solve their problems with dignity.

Here the elderly would tell stories, the young would tell stories of bravery, and the women talked about their household chores, with the color of simplicity and reality.

It was clear to see. Pathans loyalty and truth were their identity—whatever was said, fulfilled, and if someone did injustice, they would stand against injustice.

The dust in the streets of the market, the stumbling of horses, and the voices of people used to make a beautiful poem, Where the fragrance of tradition and the truth of life was reflected in everything

 

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Mingora 1985: Swat Valley, KPK.

The era when there was no traffic and walking around the market was nothing short of a blessing. Seeing today's rush, I can't believe that the heart of Swat used to be so peaceful.

 

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Peshawar 1915.
Clock Tower Bazar.

 

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Another rare and memorable glimpse of Peshawar Qila Bala Hisar Peshawar in 1999

Peshawar 27 years ago, a simple but prestigious city, Peshawar where the streets were silent and the heart was peaceful.

There were small markets, less crowds and an atmosphere full of affinity, this picture is a priceless reflection of the beautiful history and culture of Peshawar.

How simple is Peshawar 27 years back. And must have been attractive, it's guessed well from this photo.

 

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Clifton, Karachi, March 18, 1983.
Near Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi

Many years ago we had four wheeled horse drawn buggy’s called ‘Victoria’s’ that used to ply the streets of Karachi, which was the only city, for some odd reason, to have them.

As time went by these buggies became shabby; the horses became lean and not enough income could be derived from plying one as more and more people switched to motorized vehicles, until they disappeared altogether, victims of a new and faster lifestyle.

The buggies on the road at Karachi resemble those which one can only watch in an ancient movie. They are not just a part of our old culture but these buggies have their own as well.

Remnants of Pakistan’s colonial past, Victorias primarily operate in the old Saddar district in Karachi, where some of the city’s prestigious Catholic-run schools are located.

 

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1920, Karachi Cantt Railway Station, Saddar..
Tram and Victoria waiting for passengers.

 

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1979, Karachi cantt, Railway station

 

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Bolton Market 1940, Karachi

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thats looks more good location than even pictures of 70s of South Asia......
more cleaner locations-prosperous ......
we would at least be having as good "Life Satisfaction Rating" as animals-trees during those times of 30s-40s, i guess ....

 

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1920, Karachi Cantt Railway Station, Saddar..
Tram and Victoria waiting for passengers.

thats looks a more impressive location than my last comment...... metro train lines in cities during 1920s?
i always find the Karachi a more compared to Bombay, the Delhi looks laggard, true

 

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pretty impressive building ....

 

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1950s Traditional Victoria, Karachi,