Freemasonry in Karachi: Uncovering a Forgotten Legacy & The 1972 Ban

Dive into the intriguing and often-misunderstood history of Freemasonry in Karachi! Discover its origins in 1845 with Sir Charles Napier, the establishment of the iconic Hope Lodge No. 337, and its incredible growth to become the most active center for Freemasonry in Pakistan, boasting 22 lodges and 700 members.<br />Learn about distinguished members like Karachi's beloved mayor, Sir Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta, and even literary giant Rudyard Kipling in Lahore. Explore the controversy that led to its nationwide ban by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1972, marking the end of this secret society's formal existence in Pakistan. Uncover the lost legacy of the Freemasons of Karachi.<br />#Freemasonry #FreemasonsOfKarachi #HistoryOfKarachi #SecretSocieties #LostLegacy #MasonicLodge #explorewithnibras #PakistanHistory #KarachiHistory #SirCharlesNapier #HopeLodge #ZulfikarAliBhutto #RudyardKipling #KarachiHeritage #HiddenHistory #ColonialHistory #Pakistan #Karachi #MasonicTemple #HistoricalFacts #ConspiracyTheories (to address associations mentioned in text) #BritishRaj #Lahore #PakistaniHistory