Old Pictures of the Cities
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"Saddar, Karachi – A glimpse into the vibrant heart of 1950s Pakistan, where history, culture, and elegance thrived."
In the 1950s, Saddar was the bustling center of Karachi, alive with colonial-era architecture, busy markets, cozy cafés, and a blend of eastern and western influences.
It was the place where traditions met modernity, where people from all walks of life gathered, and where the soul of the city truly beat.
The vintage charm, the classic cars, and the timeless streets made Saddar a true symbol of Karachi’s golden days.
A walk through Saddar in the 1950s was like stepping into a vibrant story of dreams, elegance, and beginnings.
In the 1950s, Saddar was the bustling center of Karachi, alive with colonial-era architecture, busy markets, cozy cafés, and a blend of eastern and western influences.
It was the place where traditions met modernity, where people from all walks of life gathered, and where the soul of the city truly beat.
The vintage charm, the classic cars, and the timeless streets made Saddar a true symbol of Karachi’s golden days.
A walk through Saddar in the 1950s was like stepping into a vibrant story of dreams, elegance, and beginnings.
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Tram service was available from Karachi Cantt to kemari via Saddar and Chalki Warda to Karachi Cantt via Lawrence road and Saddar very good service for publics transport.
I was living in Saddar main Bohri Bazar studying in Ram swami Quaid high school. Every day travelling this tram service, remember my school days, so sweet and beautiful & happy days.
I was living in Saddar main Bohri Bazar studying in Ram swami Quaid high school. Every day travelling this tram service, remember my school days, so sweet and beautiful & happy days.
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A view of Peshawar's Chowk Yaadgar -چوک یادگار (Remembrance Square) from the Silk Market. Hastings' memorial is visible in the middle
It was erected in 1892 in memory of late Col E.C. Hastings, C.B, who died on 2 Dec 1884. The memorial had inscriptions in three languages: English, Persian and Pashto.
Col Hastings dedicated two decades to administrative roles in Peshawar. He also supervised the compilation of "Tarikh-e-Peshawar," a comprehensive urdu report/ gazetteer detailing the region's history and administrative aspects.
[Memorial inscription in English)
"ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
COL E.C HASTINGS C.B
DIED ON THE 2 DEC 1884
BY
ONE THOUSAND FRIENDS AND
ADMIRERS OF WHOM EIGHT HUNDRED ARE RESIDENTS OF THE
PESHAWAR DISTRICT
1892"
(Photo: R. B. Holmes)
It was erected in 1892 in memory of late Col E.C. Hastings, C.B, who died on 2 Dec 1884. The memorial had inscriptions in three languages: English, Persian and Pashto.
Col Hastings dedicated two decades to administrative roles in Peshawar. He also supervised the compilation of "Tarikh-e-Peshawar," a comprehensive urdu report/ gazetteer detailing the region's history and administrative aspects.
[Memorial inscription in English)
"ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
COL E.C HASTINGS C.B
DIED ON THE 2 DEC 1884
BY
ONE THOUSAND FRIENDS AND
ADMIRERS OF WHOM EIGHT HUNDRED ARE RESIDENTS OF THE
PESHAWAR DISTRICT
1892"
(Photo: R. B. Holmes)
