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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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Mar 07, 2011 03:31pm
Glorious, did we have such a beautiful monument built nearly 150 years ago.
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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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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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Mar 07, 2011 06:14pm
We love our Karachi
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Mar 07, 2011 06:17pm
Thats GReat
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Mar 07, 2011 06:19pm
Classic Art
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Mar 07, 2011 08:16pm
I believe its worth a visit this Sunday!
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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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Mar 08, 2011 01:37am
I missed the reopening...have very very wonderful memories of Frere Hall....
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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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Mar 08, 2011 09:47am
OMG! its beautiful
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Mar 08, 2011 10:55am
It is Karachi, just open your eyes my dear!
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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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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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