Habib Fida Ali was one of Pakistan’s most influential modernist architects, internationally educated at the Architectural Association, London, and deeply inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s minimalist philosophy. He played a pivotal role in shaping Karachi’s corporate and institutional skyline through clean, functional, and timeless architectural design. His career spanned over five decades, during which he set professional benchmarks for modern architecture in Pakistan.
The Forum Mall in Karachi is one of the most prominent commercial developments designed by Habib Fid…

