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The monumental tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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The is one of the largest & best known modern mosque in Karachi, built in the 1960s. It is an elegant, flattened dome, 72 meters in diameter, balanced on a low surrounding wall with no central pillars. It has excellent acoustics.

A fascinating top view of Memon Masjid (Mosque) Karachi

The monumental tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is situated on a natural plateau within a 53 hectare park in the city of Karachi.The actual tomb is located in a subterranean chamber immediately underneath. All exteriors and interiors are finished with marble and the interior of the dome with stucco. The openings above the doorways are lattice work.

The beautiful scene of sunset at “SeaView” Karachi. The man is getting back to home after the day’s routine long run at the beach.

The School of Qauid-e-Azam…. Starting 1890′s, in Karachi, Sindh-Madrasa-tul-Islam (founded by Hassan Ally Bey a Sindhi of Turkish origin and settled in Karachi) began to become popular with mainly Muslims of Sindh including Balochs. Because it had facilities for hostels within its boundaries, students from far off areas and those whose parents could afford the expenses of travel, boarding and lodging got admitted there. Most of the Senior Baloch leaders from Balochistan too, got education there.

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M Tabraiz Feham
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