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By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has continued its efforts of spraying of disinfectant in the different areas of Karachi in its efforts to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Having earlier sent trucks to spray the chlorinated water in and around the Keamari Road and Mehran Town in Korangi, the KPT arranged for similar action in a couple of more localities of the metropolis.  A spokesman of the KPT informed PNFS on April 7 that a couple of fire tender trucks were used for the purpose of spraying chlorinated water in the areas of Shershah and Nazimabad to make them safe and free from virus.

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi  (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, on April 6, handed over six trucks, having 3,000 ration packs, to the Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail, for free distribution among the labourers in Hyderabad.  Speaking on the occasion, the Governor of Sindh disclosed that the target was to distribute 50,000 ration packs out which 7,000 packs had already been distributed and 3,000 more packs were being sent on April 6.  He informed that the ration bags had been collected with the contributions of the philanthropists as well as the institutions supporting the cause of the victims of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  He also disclosed that as many 120,000 people have been registered for the tiger force from the province of Sindh.

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) continued its efforts of spraying of disinfectant on the roads and streets of Karachi in order to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The management of the KPT, having earlier undertaken the initiative of engaging trucks to spray the chlorinated water in and around the Keamari Road besides the various portions of the port, has now sprayed Mehran Town in Korangi with disinfectant.  A spokesman of the KPT informed PNFS on April 4 that a couple of fire tender trucks were used for the purpose of spraying chlorinated water in Kornagi to make the area safe and free from virus.  The spokesman added that the efforts of the management of the KPT were appreciated by the elected representatives of the area.

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi  (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) arranged for spraying of disinfectant on the roads and streets of Karachi in an effort to combat the spread of the deadly disease of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The management of the KPT took the initiative of engaging trucks to spray the chlorinated water in and around the Keamari Road leading to the port.  The various portions of the port were also sprayed with disinfectant. The purpose of carrying out the exercise by the KPT authorities was to make the port and surrounding areas safe and free from virus.  Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar, Chairman, KPT, in a brief statement, observed that their institution, standing with the people at this critical moment of lockdown, will continue the spraying of disinfectant to contain spreading of Coronavirus.

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has signed an agreement with the National Centre of Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR), Bahria University Campus, Karachi at a ceremony held at KPT Head Office.  The agreement is aimed at establishing the KPT Chair for cooperation enhancement and interaction between academia and the Maritime Industry of Pakistan. The agreement was signed by the Chairman, KPT, Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Shafqat Jawed and the Rector, Bahria University, Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Tanveer Faiz.  Speaking on the occasion, the KPT Chairman, while unveiling the objectives, highlighted the existing gap resulting in creation of increased demand for skilled human resources in Pakistani Ports and Shipping sector.  The establishment of chair, he observed, will fill the gap in due course as professionals and skilled human resources will be available for undertaking maritime projects within the country and pave ...

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Apropos the prevailing law and order situation of the metropolis Karachi, the IG Sindh, A D Khuwaja called on Chairman, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Vice Admiral (R) Shafqat Jawed, at the KPT Head Office to point out and discuss issues related to land base falling in the jurisdiction of the KPT.  The KPT Chairman briefed the IG Sindh about various issues pertaining to KPT and thanked for the whole hearted support of the Sindh Police.  Vice Admiral (R) Shafqat Jawed complimented the efforts of law enforcement agencies and particularly the Police force in maintaining tranquillity in city in general and surrounding of port area in particular which is also the hub of business activities of Pakistan and provides almost 70% of the total revenue earned by national exchequer.  He also informed the IGP Sindh about some upcoming mega development work which would ultimately reshape and glorify the metr...