Karachi Visitor and Guest Register

Sub title : Official List of Dignitaries, Officials, and Notable Visitors in Early Post-Independence Karachi

Subject: Post-partition Pakistan | Official guests | Diplomatic visits | Military personnel

Date of publication: 1948

Language: English

Page: 132 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28460

Keyword: Pakistan visitor register -- Post-independence -- Diplomatic list -- Hotel records -- Military guests | Government officials -- Foreign delegates -- Early Pakistan administration -- Guest log

Abstract: This register documents the arrivals and departures of notable individuals visiting Karachi in the early months of 1948, shortly after the creation of Pakistan. It includes military officers, government officials, foreign diplomats, judges, business leaders, and other dignitaries, with details such as titles, affiliations, contact numbers, addresses (often hotels), and departure dates. The log reflects Karachi’s role as the fledgling capital and its emerging diplomatic and administrative activity.

Description: This visitor register from 1948 records the comings and goings of prominent figures in Karachi during the formative period of Pakistan. Entries include names, titles, positions (e.g., military ranks, government roles), phone numbers, temporary addresses (often hotels like Palace Hotel, Carlton Hotel), and departure dates. Notable individuals listed range from Pakistani officials and judges to foreign diplomats, military personnel, and business representatives. The document serves as an administrative snapshot of Karachi’s social and official landscape in the immediate post-partition era. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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