I am a physician who gradually found his way into public health, health economics, and public policy. I enjoy reading and writing, and I often prefer to observe life from a slight distance—although my professional work has usually drawn me deeply into the lives of others. That, however, is another story.
This photo stream began in 2007, shortly after my father passed away. A few months later, God blessed me with a beautiful daughter. In that space between loss and grace, photography became my way of holding on to life, memory, and meaning.
What you will find here is a long-running personal visual archive: people, places, landscapes, and moments from across Pakistan and around the world. It moves between history and everyday life, public figures and ordinary people, architecture, travel, and nature—sometimes carefully composed, sometimes quietly spontaneous. Together, these photographs are less about spectacle than about lived experience, preserved with affection, curiosity, and respect.
I have never thought of photography as merely recording what I see. Rather, it is my way of preserving what might otherwise be forgotten. If, before I leave this world, I could echo—even in the smallest measure—the sentiment of Boris Pasternak, and make others weep at the beauty of my homeland through these images, I would consider that a privilege. It is, admittedly, an ambitious hope.
Comments and thoughtful discussions are always welcome. This space is intended to celebrate people, places, history, and shared experiences. Please refrain from posting defamatory remarks or making allegations against any individual, living or deceased. Let us live and let live.
To begin exploring, simply click on Albums and browse whichever of the nearly 600 collections catches your interest. If you enjoy what you see, I would be grateful if you would follow the stream, add photographs to your favorites, leave a comment, or write a testimonial. Your encouragement helps keep this archive alive.
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- JoinedJanuary 2007
- OccupationPublic Health and Public Policy Specialist
- HometownIslamabad, Pakistan
- Current cityKansas City, Missouri
- CountryUSA
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ڈاکٹر صاحب بہت اچھا کام کیا ہوا ہے آپ نے اس جدوجہد میں ہم نے بھی کسر باقی نیں رکھی سلام پیش کیا ، سردار فاروق کریم چیئرمین ورلڈ ہیومن رائٹس آرگنائزیشن
Pictorial history by Kazi sahib is a great service for posterity. Most of the photos from era lost to the mists of time, especially from Pakistan, remind of the peaceful and simpler times this country passed through. Ab tau kehat ur rijal hai.
Incredible sir..... speechless
Dr. Kazi's picture collection is like an encyclopedia! These pictures are the evidence of the brilliant people we have in Pakistan, they also are tremendous pieces of history and always bring back fond memories from the good days of Pakistan! I'm regular visitor of this wonderful photostream and always enjoy this marve… Read more
Dr. Kazi's picture collection is like an encyclopedia! These pictures are the evidence of the brilliant people we have in Pakistan, they also are tremendous pieces of history and always bring back fond memories from the good days of Pakistan! I'm regular visitor of this wonderful photostream and always enjoy this marvelous collection! Keep it up Dr. Sahib!
Read lessALL i can write here is , if u like to read Pakistan's history in pictures then DOCTOR KAZI's photo stream is the answer , Excellent work DOC
Kazi sab app ne muje or mere jaise kaie pakistanio ko un ke History pics mian dikha de ha, app bohat acha kam kar ahe han or ya pics to Pakistan ka asasa han or app ne beshak bohat mehnat ki ha in ko upload karne mian, app ka bohat shukria
Ada Kazi, I have been following your photostream since long without adding myself as a contact. I have done this now. It is very difficult to express in words your wonderful work -- both photographs and history write- ups. Everyone I know who access your page really admire it. I am sure you will keep it up and I wish … Read more
Ada Kazi, I have been following your photostream since long without adding myself as a contact. I have done this now. It is very difficult to express in words your wonderful work -- both photographs and history write- ups. Everyone I know who access your page really admire it. I am sure you will keep it up and I wish you the very best.
Read lessVery Impressive collection. It is worth browsing.
Doctor sahib is doing great job and and have made DRY subject(history) intresting......
Excellent collection of great leaders of all times.
Some of the most historic and rarest photos and an amazing collection of photographs from the most famous personalities of the twentieth century.
Kazi sb. is doing a great service to history, told and untold. He appears to be a well read person who seems to have gone great lengths to sift through the pages of history and bring out gems for us. Kazi sb. may Allah give you more strength and courage to continue this excellent service in the name of preserving histo… Read more
Kazi sb. is doing a great service to history, told and untold. He appears to be a well read person who seems to have gone great lengths to sift through the pages of history and bring out gems for us. Kazi sb. may Allah give you more strength and courage to continue this excellent service in the name of preserving history and letting the world know about it. Keep up the good work. God bless you.
Read lessMr.Kazi's photo stream is a combination of old and new historical vision and reflection of broad mental horizen,after looking,it gives a cheerful feeling....Well done Kazi sahib..
Mr Kazi's photo-stream is like an archive. I enjoy visiting it once a week to see his new additions. It is always a pleasurable experience, especially because he takes the time and effort to write about the historical significance of those rare pictures :) Keep up the good effort !!!