Karachi to Kotri: The First Railways in Pakistan

Posted on September 17, 2009
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Owais Mughal The first railway line was laid in the in the areas that now comprise Pakistan in the year 1858 in Karachi. Following is the story of this historical event as well as the construction of first railway section of Pakistan which was opened between Karachi City and Kotri in 1861. Following photo is […]

Making Sawaiyan (Vermicelli)

Posted on September 16, 2009
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Owais Mughal Have you ever wondered where sewayyian or sawaiyan (Vermicelli) comes from? This is how this Eid delicacy begins its life. In this picture a worker is seen preparing vermicelli (sewayyian) at grand scale in Rawalpindi in preparation for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

Upto 20 People Die Trying to Get Free Wheat Flour

Posted on September 14, 2009
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Owais Mughal Sad news coming out of Karachi states that up to 20 people, mostly women and children died in a stampede in narrow lanes of Khori Garden area. A local businessman was distributing free wheat flour among the poor and needy of the society. Due to overcrowding of narrow lanes, a stampede occured and […]

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