Stories by Farooq Soomro
Farooq Soomro is a quintessential Karachi denizen who likes to document life (or the lack of it) in Karachi and elsewhere. He likes to collect vinyl records and books.
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Contrary to popular belief, Pakistan's largest city has a lot of history and landmarks. All you need to do is explore.
Updated 14 Mar, 2017 01:03pm
Anyone who has lived in Karachi for some time would know that the city opens up to its denizens gradually.
Updated 08 Jul, 2019 06:17pm
The emerald pond at Katas has a mystical aura around it, providing a perfect refuge for hermits seeking salvation.
Updated 13 Apr, 2020 10:07am
A definite treasure trove. A walk down the memory lane. A refuge for memorabilia.
Published 23 Apr, 2016 01:53pm
Hearing the locals' stories, I realised that all our forts are connected; their ties stained with conflict and blood.
Published 08 Feb, 2016 02:42pm
A journey through the city's historic music shops and the stories of those running them.
Updated 07 Nov, 2015 04:17pm
Wander along aimlessly down the smog-filled alleys of the old city; the ancient buildings here have stories to tell.
Updated 24 Oct, 2018 02:04pm
When I have a day off from work in Istanbul, I choose to visit places away from the usually crowded attractions.
Updated 01 Sep, 2015 08:52pm
“A four-wheeler transports the body, while a two-wheeler transports the soul.”
Updated 21 Aug, 2015 07:20pm
Dadu in July may not sound tempting, but prehistoric cave paintings and a waterfall in a desert are worth the adventure.
Updated 10 Aug, 2015 10:56pm
I always wondered why an ordinary Karachi walla should care about its colonial structures. Now I know.
Updated 19 Nov, 2018 12:09pm
The building for 'Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu' was originally a Gujarati school founded by Mahatama Gandhi himself.
Updated 29 Jun, 2015 03:31pm
Interior Sindh is believed to be barren and isolated,but the area retains traces of the British era and Indus river.
Updated 05 Jun, 2015 02:25pm
"The building’s shape is a riddle. We will see if you can figure it out at the end."
Updated 06 May, 2015 06:00pm
Shelley once wrote “Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought” these words befit Saddar.
Updated 01 May, 2015 02:47pm
The decaying condition of these monuments is a grim reminder of the prevalent sad state of affairs in Sindh.
Updated 31 Dec, 2018 01:55pm
An avid collector of Pakistani Cinema memorabilia; he has a collection of 15,000+ posters, booklets and photo sets.
Updated 25 Mar, 2015 01:39pm
Taking a tourist from Tehran, we visited the landmarks of Karachi only to find a disastrous discovery in the end.
Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:41am
It was Velikiy Novgorod and Suzdal, two sleepy towns of historic importance which made the trip to Russia memorable.
Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:33am
Lahore still retains its touristic look;the juxtaposition of Mughal and British heritage with a verdant landscape.
Updated 13 May, 2015 10:23pm
