Elections for the Dow Medical College Student’s Union. Karachi. early 1960’s.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Nisar Ahmed Bakshi, Class of 1964. Houston, Texas.
Police watching from the roof of the old canteen. Martial law was in effect and the country was ruled by Field Marshall Mohammed Ayub Khan. Such was the fervor and enthusiasm of DMC elections which were a microcosm of a democratic country elections complete with party tickets and candidate panels from right, left and center ideologies.
Regards
Amin H. Karim MD, DMC Class of 1977
This photo is courtesy of Dr. Prem Khilanani. DMC Students Union Election 1964. Razak won the elections, Nasir lost. Photo courtesy of Dr. Nisar Ahmed Bakshi class of 1964.
Can anyone recognize anyone? Looks like ‘Fahim” is trying hard to be the magazine secretary. Not sure if he won.
Can anyone recognize anyone? Looks like ‘Fahim” is trying hard to be the magazine secretary. Not sure if he won.
Notice the doc on right with a “cigarette”. I guess it was macho to smoke!
Amin H. Karim MD, Houston, Texas.
Amin H. Karim MD, Houston, Texas.
