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Factory fire incident in pictures

kar_umar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:11:42 +0000

The pictures of paint factory in SITE area that caught fire have been released on flickr. Take a look. Very intense! I don’t know how they managed to control it.

More cricket in Karachi

kar_umar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:31:20 +0000

If the Australians do decide to visit Pakistan, it is likely that they will play a match in Karachi. I really hope it’s one-day rather than test (or twenty20 would be even better). Whatever be the case, it’s nice to see some sporting activity in the city again.

Pakistan Cricket Team Crushes Zimbabwe

kar_umar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:22:25 +0000

Seems like a nice match is going on in National Stadium at the moment. It must have been nice to watch the first innings. I am sure the pictures will appear on flickr in few days, but if you happened to see the game in the stadium, care to tell us how was the experience?

Almost there

kar_umar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:47:00 +0000

On your way to Karachi, a milestone like this can raise your hopes to a great deal. You are almost there. Few more hours will end the long journey and you will be finally home.

Flickr Link

Good morning Karachi

kar_umar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:42:46 +0000

I came across this interesting picture on flickr. Although the photographer has manipulated the image to get the message across, an altered photo would have been equally powerful.

Flick link

World’s smallest multimedia player by a Karachiite

kar_umar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:40:08 +0000

Here are the details about the achievement. While the world is going towards big screen displays, this seems like an achievemt in the opposite direction. But everything has a purpose. Perhaps the next generation of iPod Nano will use this technology.

Suggested by: fAr stAr

Welcome to Pakistan

kar_umar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:35:49 +0000

You know you have arrived in Pakistan when you start violating the laws, right at the airport.

This picture was sent to us by Muhammad Ali Yaqoob.

Flicker Link

Arena on Karsaz

kar_umar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:17:34 +0000

I noticed a new entertainment area on Karsaz Road by the name of Arena. Among other things I have heard they offer ice-skating and bowling. Did anyone get a chance to go there? Care to review the place for us?

And that marks the end of the year

kar_umar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:54:32 +0000

So, a day full of panic, rumours, and chaos marked the end of the year 2007. I can only recall sad events that happened this year because they clearly overshadowed anything good that happened.

May 12, 2007
October 18, 2007
December 27, 2007
December 31, 2007

These are not just dates. These are marks on the pages of history that will forever haunt the citizens of Karachi.

Let’s hope and pray that next year we see a better Karachi in all aspects.

Congestion Building up at Sharae Faisal

kar_umar — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:18:41 +0000

Good thing I can have a look of SF from my office window. There is massive congestion on Tipu Sultan road intersection. If you are indoors don’t go out because you will be stuck in traffic. The best strategy is to stay in for a couple of hours until the roads clear up.

On a side note, I have a feeling things will be normal in the evening. So stay put and don’t panic. You will only be adding to the chaos. And as mentioned in the previous posts, don’t react to rumours (or spread them) before confirming them on a news channel or website.

Update: I just looked out and traffic seems to be flowing normally at the moment. Hope it stays that way.