Welcome back, Frere Hall

The barriers and check-points have been removed - finally, the surrounding area of Bagh-e-Jinnah and Frère Hall looks free and open. Frere Hall and the beautiful Bagh-e-Jinnah opened its doors to the public on February 22, 2011. Frere Hall, houses a library as well as a gallery full of paintings by Pakistan’s iconic artist Sadequain. This reopening serves as a welcoming news for the Karachi citizens who had greatly missed spending lazy afternoons and Sunday family trips to the vicinity which was once bustling with activity.

Excited about the reopening, Dawn.com decided to go ahead and give you a sneak peak of the Hall and the beauty it still holds.–(Photos & Text by Eefa Khalid)

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Mar 07, 2011 01:44pm

Lovely pictures! Doesn't seem like it's in Karachi.

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NAEEM AKHTAR

Mar 07, 2011 03:31pm

Glorious, did we have such a beautiful monument built nearly 150 years ago.

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Farooq Malik

Mar 07, 2011 03:56pm

I went to Karachi first time in 2008 and stayed at the Sindh Club. I went to see the Hall and was astounded how we had maintained something this beautiful. I am glad to see it has recieved the attention from the authorities. Karachittes should organise themselves to preserve and better their city.

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Bengazi

Mar 07, 2011 04:17pm

Yes NAEEM AKHTAR and it wasn't exactly built by us (It was built by the Britishers .. remember?)

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Zamiza Azmat

Mar 07, 2011 06:14pm

We love our Karachi

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Zamiza Azmat

Mar 07, 2011 06:17pm

Thats GReat

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Zamiza Azmat

Mar 07, 2011 06:19pm

Classic Art

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Fahad

Mar 07, 2011 08:16pm

I believe its worth a visit this Sunday!

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Jamal

Mar 08, 2011 01:36am

It is Karachi because it remained no go area for so long and no paan eaters vendors and the uncontroled population, which would have destroyed it otherwise. I hope now as it is back to an open area it still remains as clean as it is.

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Iftekhar

Mar 08, 2011 01:37am

I missed the reopening...have very very wonderful memories of Frere Hall....

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rahim chundrigar

Mar 08, 2011 09:43am

yes., An appeal to all Karachi walas, it is time to visit Frere hall/Sadequin Gallary ,and other old piers around .such as near the entrance .next to mosque on Fatima jinnah rd.there is one pillar with BALOCH regiments shaheeds who took part in WW1. I request all brothers to adopt some part every group and keep it in good look.other than cultural activities, rahim chundriagr

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Rabia Basri

Mar 08, 2011 09:47am

OMG! its beautiful

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Izhar Ali

Mar 08, 2011 10:55am

It is Karachi, just open your eyes my dear!

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saqib khan

Mar 09, 2011 01:56am

wow its good news for me coz i hav some memories related to frere hall as it was on my way 2 college

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GS Bhullar

Mar 10, 2011 07:37pm

wonderful, dear karachi walas, you are very fortunate to have this remarkable monument, take good care of it. Dil khush ho gaya.

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