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KPT has planted around 6000 Mangrove saplings at Mai Kolachi, Bath Island side as Historic First, to restore Natural Marine habitat.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi planted Mangroves at the recently established Mangroves Park at Chinna Creek. Children & members of general public also planted saplings. So far 4000 saplings planted along this 0.8 km stretch.
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KPT is operating 5 Corona Vaccination Centres, 2 Mobile Vaccination Teams and 2 Special Vaccination Teams. In last 3 days KPT has vaccinated over 5,000 citizens.
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KPT facilitated the de bunkering operation by providing oil spill kits, dispersants, and maintaining stringent vigilance to ensure there is no fuel spillage.
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Younas Khan, Cricket Star, is strolling along KPT's Newly constructed Jetty at Keamari Boat Basin & chatting with KPT Security Force personnel.
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Execution of a 180 degree turn at West Wharf made to look like a routine manoeuvre by the technical proficiency of our Tug boat commanders.
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DG Rangers Sindh Major General Ifthikar Hassan Chaudhry visited KPT Head Office & Newly constructed Keamari Jetty and was briefed that the Old Jetty is to be demolished as it is unsafe.
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Chairman KPT shared with Hon' Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi that these promotions in KPT were pending since several years.
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IG Motorways Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam and Chairman KPT discussed ways to increase efficiency of Port Related Logistics.
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Legendary Cricketer of Pakistan Mr Younus Khan visited KPT Head Office as well as KPT Sports Complex & appreciated the recently upgraded sports facilities which are being availed by the city youth. Being a nature lover he was taken to KPT Mangrove Park & Bird watching Sanctuaries
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Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Maritime Affairs Mahmood Moulvi informing CEO’s of Terminals about initiatives taken by Federal Government in the maritime sector.
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Also present on the occasion were Moulvi Mahmood, SAPM Maritime Affairs & Chairman KPT. Later DG Rangers Sindh visited Ferry Terminal at Karachi Port.
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Legendary Cricketer Younus Khan visited KPT. Chairman KPT briefed him about recent upgradation of Sports infrastructure, cricket net practise facilities & enhancement of sports activities. Younus Khan assured that he would look into promoting Cricket talent at KPT Sports Complex
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After gap of many years KPT Dredger MINHAL moved into Chinna Creek. Maintenance dredging by KPT Dredger MINHAL will help in restoring the Marine habitat.
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KPT’ s employees of Christian faith celebrating the occasion of Christmas with KPT Chairman.
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Due to high risk involved tide favouring time was selected. Today at 0445 hrs KPT pilots boarded Heng Tong 77 at Fairway buoy & KPT tugs safely berthed vessel at 0645 hrs, 8th Sept. A well planned operation safely executed by KPT’ experienced pilots & its flotilla.
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Road being repaired within Port Area behind Headquarter Embarkation to ease flow of traffic. KPT creating an enabling environment for Port users.
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In order to promote healthy outdoors activity for the youth of the City of Karachi KPT has refurbished its Squash court in KPT Sports Complex which was dysfunctional since more then a decade.
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KPT addresses an outstanding demand of Port users and Residents of Keamari by carrying out Treatment of ditches and repair at M.A.Jinnah road leading to Keamari.
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KPT’s Backhoe Dredger Ali, after remaining unfit for years, declared fit by OEM for dredging operations. During the testing period the dredger dredged 50000 cubic meters. Presently, dredging at berth 17C.
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کے پی ٹی نے پورٹ صارفین اور کیماڑی کی رہائشی عوام کی دیرینہ ڈیمانڈ پوری کرتے ہوئے ایم اے جناح روڈ پر گڑھوں کی درستگی کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔
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KPT Pilots boarding CMA-CGM TITUS vessel at Outer Anchorage area to bring her alongside Berths at Karachi Port.
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KPT in the last 48 hours cleared 600 Wheat commodity vehicles, 115 Fertiliser vehicles, 107 Soya bean vehicles, 84 Rock Phosphate vehicles, and 494 General Cargo vehicles with total 1400 Vehicles delivered from East Wharf. KPT at the Nation‘s service.
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Federal Minister Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi , Secretary Maritime & Chairman KPT witnessing pipeline entering Chinna Creek prior to its attachment to KPT Dredger Minhal. KPT to commence dredging in Chinna Creek IA.
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KPT enforces Discipline to maximise efficiency. As a result of this:
3 Officials Dismissed,
1 Official Compulsory Retired,
4 Officials - Penalties imposed of Stoppage of Annual Increments,
1 Official Censured,
1 Official Issued iShow Cause,
6 Enquiries finalised.
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The survival / mortality rate of mangrove plantation will be monitored by KPT and plants not surviving would be replaced.
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To restore marine habitat along southern and northern sides of Mai Kolachi Road, KPT is planting mangroves. Around 4,800 mangroves have been planted.
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KPT Mobile Vaccination Team near Dolmen Mall Clifton, vaccinating general public against COVID 19. KPT contributing in the National cause.
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Ration distribution (Ramazan Package) to Sanitary Workers and Daily Wagers.
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Hon' Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi appreciated KPT Harbour Pilot Captain Rashid Ahmed who received IMO’s Commendation for bravery.
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PICT in collaboration with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) facilitated Pakistan Boat Rally promoting KPT Ferry Terminal & Blue Economy of Pakistan in line with the vision of Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.
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The Prime Minister has declared the year 2020 as “Year of the Blue Economy". Pakistan’s Blue Economy potential is immense, having a coastal belt stretching to almost 1,050 km.
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DG Rangers Sindh had an active discussion on Maritime initiatives & coordinated security response strategy with Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi.
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KPT Engineering Team repairing remaining 2 craters/ ditches at New M. A. Jinnah Road, Keamari, enabling commuters and transporters safe and smooth flow of traffic towards Port.
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Road repair within Port premises, behind HQ Embarkation, at final stage to ensure smooth flow of heavy traffic. KPT endeavours to facilitate Port users.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Urology & Nephrology Cdr. Dr Nuzhat Faruqui, TI, of Aga Khan University Hospital visited Izhar Abbasi KPT Hospital to explore opportunities for collaboration in Healthcare.
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Karachi Port Trust launches its official Twitter account today, on 17th December 2020. Follow the handle
@Official_kpt
for updates and news about Karachi Port Trust and Pakistan's maritime sector
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Debunkering of MV Heng Tong 77 commenced at 0600 hours. KPT's Marine Pollution Control Department along with KPT ambulance, Port Fire Department and Port Security Force deployed around site.
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KPT’s TSHD Abul is operational again and commenced dredging in approach Channel. The Dredger was inducted in KPT in 2007 with hopper capacity of 6000 cubic meter and dredging depth up to 20 meters. Kudos to KPT’ s dedicated team.
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Road being repaired within Port Area behind Headquarter Embarkation to ease flow of traffic. KPT creating an enabling environment for Port users.
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After gap of many years KPT Dredger MINHAL moved into Chinna Creek.
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Chairman KPT inspected MV Mega Benefit (SoyaBean) alongwith General Manager (Operations) KPT today. No Respiratory/Breathing difficulties encountered. All International safety standards are in place.
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KPT has approached CCPO, Sindh Police, Karachi, to include insertion of Section 109 (Abetment) in FIR‘s against Land Grabbers. KPT is vigorously pursuing its Anti Encroachment drive.
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Captain Rashid Ahmed, a KPT Pilot, has been commended by IMO for exceptional display of bravery, outstanding courage and seaman profession to protect marine order and environment.
This speaks of the highest standard in KPT. IMO’s commendation is the matter of pride for KPT.
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KPT Marine Pollution Control Dept mobilised its heavy equipment at site at sunrise.
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As part of public service, KPT has laid drainage line and CC paver of Envicrete make of size 200 x 800 x 80mm to resolve broken/damaged road pavements in Lalazar.
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کے پی ٹی نے پورٹ صارفین اور کیماڑی کی رہائشی عوام کی دیرینہ ڈیمانڈ پوری کرتے ہوئے ایم اے جناح روڈ پر گڑھوں کی درستگی کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔
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First time in KPT repairs, maintenance, replacement & installation of wreck & navigational buoys of channels carried out by KPT through its own resources & expertise.
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KPT Marine Pollution Control developing sacrificial area at beach in event of oil spill, to mitigate its spread.
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Younas Khan, Cricket Star, disembarked at newly constructed Boat Basin Keamari Jetty & was greeted by Chairman KPT who informed him that the Old Jetty is shut down by KPT as it has become dangerous for human life & will be reconstructed.
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DG NAB Sindh Mr Najaf Mirza visited KPT and discussed with Chairman KPT ways to ensure transparency in KPT. Minister MoMA
@AliHZaidiPTI
was also present.KPT is going through massive transformation and ensuring transparency in line with PM
@ImranKhanPTI
's vision is on top priority
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KPT has planted around 6000 Mangrove saplings at Mai Kolachi, Bath Island side as Historic First, to restore Natural Marine habitat.
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Sunset against the silhouette of Karachi Port Control Tower.
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KPT Marine Pollution Control strengthening embankments & catchment area in the event of any Oil spill at ship grounding site as part of its contingency plan.
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Mr Sinan Topuz, Country Manager of ASFAT, Military Factory & Shipyard Management Inc. of Turkey exchanged views with Chairman KPT on investment opportunities in Ship Repairs in Karachi Port. Present on the occasion were R. Admiral Adnan GM (E) KPT.
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کے پی ٹی نے پورٹ صارفین اور کیماڑی کی رہائشی عوام کی دیرینہ ڈیمانڈ پوری کرتے ہوئے ایم اے جناح روڈ پر گڑھوں کی درستگی کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔
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KPT crosses the benchmark figure of hundred thousand plus COVID -19 vaccination in Karachi City. KPT’ s contribution to the National cause.
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Glimpses of KPT’s FIRST LADIES WUSHU MARTIAL ARTS, KICK BOXING & BOXING FRIENDLY TOURNAMENT at KPT’s recently established SPORTS CENTER KEAMARI.
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Port Operations are not affected. An immediate enquiry into the fire incident has been ordered.
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“Opportunities in KPT - Refer Advert published in newspapers with commencement date of 25th December, 2021".
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Students of Habib Girls School visited Karachi Port, along with faculty & non teaching staff, for harbour cruise.
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KPT community outreach program. Kick boxing training in progress at recently established KPT Sports facility in Kaemari.
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Happy to share Third Oil Pier at KPT became operational today. Energy Logistic / Security of Pakistan secured. Now KPT can handle 24 m tonnes of liquid fuel annually. It’s all about teamwork at KPT.
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KPT Dredger BHD ALI in the period from 1st January 2021 till 31st Aug 2021 dredged & deepened berths as follows:
+ Drafts of Berths 1, 4 & 5 extended from 9 m to 11 metres
+Berths 6,7, 10 & 11 from 9 m to 13 m
+ Berths 20 & 21 from 8 m to 10 m
+ OP’s - 1 & 3 from 9 m to 13 m
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BHD ALI has dredged 70,600 cubic meter at Keamari Boat Basin for facilitation of general public, local residents of manora & Islands. The dredger has restored the designed draft of 5 meters. A remarkable acheivement by crew & officers of KPT’s Dredger Ali.
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M.V. HENG TONG 77 was anchored in our territorial waters for a crew change.
It never entered or sailed in the KPT Harbor.
Due to extreme rough weather, the vessel lost anchors and started drifting towards shallow waters in the early hours of the morning.
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Dredging continues today on Pakistan Day at Keamari Boat Basin. Deepening the draught is for the convenience of the general public using boats and launches as well as Islanders.
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Karachi Boat Club Interschool Indoor Rowing Regatta , 2021 is taking place today at KPT Sports Complex. Boys and girls in categories under 13, under 15, under 17, under 20 and under 23 are participating besides open event category.
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کے پی ٹی نے پورٹ صارفین اور کیماڑی کی رہائشی عوام کی دیرینہ ڈیمانڈ پوری کرتے ہوئے ایم اے جناح روڈ پر گڑھوں کی درستگی کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔
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Marine enthusiasts visited the recently established Mangrove Park at Mai Kolachi & joined the Mangrove plantation drive. The ladies appreciated restoration of the aquatic & marine habitat by KPT. Mangroves are the Lungs of the Port city Karachi.
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This State of the Art Neuro Grain UNLOADER is automated & it’s operations are digitalised. It will reduce the dwell time of ships at berth due to faster grain unloading.
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Federal Secretary of Narcotics Control Division Dr Syed Kaleem Imam called upon Chairman KPT. Areas of discussion centred around ways & means to enhance vigilance to eliminate drug smuggling at Karachi Port.
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KPT Engineering Team repairing remaining 2 craters/ ditches at New M. A. Jinnah Road, Keamari, enabling commuters and transporters safe and smooth flow of traffic towards Port.
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Chairman KPT appreciated the facilities developed at SSU being first responder. He thanked Dr Maqsood Memon DIG SSU for arranging training of KPT’s female PSF & desired long term collaboration amongst institutions.
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کے پی ٹی نے پورٹ صارفین اور کیماڑی کی رہائشی عوام کی دیرینہ ڈیمانڈ پوری کرتے ہوئے ایم اے جناح روڈ پر گڑھوں کی درستگی کا کام مکمل ہوگیا ہے۔
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کے پی ٹی نہ صرف کے پی ٹی ملازمین بلکہ منورہ اور آس پاس کی کمیونٹی کے بچوں کو بھی معیاری تعلیم کی فراہمی کے لئے کوشاں ہے۔ پہلے اقدام میں کے پی ٹی نے ان والدین کی طرف سے اسکول فیسوں کے سالانہ بوجھ کو منہا کرنے کا اعلان کیا جو اس کے متحمل نہیں ہوسکتے ہیں۔
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In a break from the past, dredging continues after sunset by BHD Ali at Oil Pier - III in order to meet timelines. Inshallah!
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Mobile Vaccination Team of KPT deployed near Dolmen Mall, Clifton resumed vaccination services to general public on day 2.
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BD Ali has dredged a total of 263,000 cubic meters this year. It had been non operational since the year 2014. A remarkable achievement by the crew of dredger Ali of KPT. BD Ali has successfully completed almost all the dredging tasks of KPT Berths & Oil Piers.
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Meeting held at KPT Head Office, chaired by Secretary Ministry of Maritime Affairs, to review progress of commencement of ferry service in Pakistan. Chairman KPT and other stakeholders participated in the meeting.
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Brig Tariq Bashir TI(M), GM(A) incharge Maritime Vaccination Coordination Cell(MVCC) alongwith CMO visited all COVID Vaccination Centres & Mobile Vaccination Teams. Witnessed overwhelming response by public & appreciated the efforts & dedication of doctors, paramedic & admn staff
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To support the National COVID Vaccination campaign, KPT has added 15 more MVT’s for wide coverage of Karachi. As of today 25 MVTs and 1 CVC are deployed. KPT is endeavouring to increase MVTs in near future.
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Marine debris is damaging for the marine environment at Chinna Creek at Eastern Backwaters. KPT has developed indigenous floater booms & placed at the drains entering the creek to stop free flow of debris & pave way for its collection for further disposal.
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KPT Marine Pollution Control Rapid Response team maintaining 24/7 vigil. KPT Heavy machinery levelling beach access prior to making embankment to counter any Oil spill contingency after selection of sacrificial area keeping in view wind patterns.
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KPT is equipped to handle oil spill at coastline including deployment of trained human resource with Shoreline booms to block oil spread.
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A talented female cricketer at Net Practise at KPT Sports Complex, West Wharf Karachi.
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A minor fire incident occurred on the equipment installed on a vessel at East Wharf. The fire was immediately controlled and extinguished.
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Container vessel entering Karachi Port - Manora Lighthouse in background.
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Quaid-e-Azam Day celebrated at Port House with zeal and enthusiasm. Events included:
1. Students awarded prizes for best speech on Quaid’ s life.
2. KPT Football Team felicitated for their success.
Honorable Minister Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has also graced the occasion
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To gear up the PSF and KPT Tug crews in thwarting any attempt by rouge fishing boats to block navigational channel, drills are being conducted on regular basis in Karachi Harbour, *the gateway to Pakistan.*
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PORT SECURITY FORCE checking vehicle inside port area and patrolling on RHIB BOATS to keep check on maritime threats.
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Renowned educationist Syed Abidi conducted an interactive & inspiring session on emerging areas/opportunities & self motivation. In second session the speaker shared examples of self motivation with KPT Officers at KPT Staff College, Lalazar, Karachi.
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SAPM Mahmood Baqi Moulvi witnessing final stage of dredging being carried out at Keamari Boat Basin. The draft at the Basin has been restored to 5m from previous 1m at places. Dredging is done after 24 years with KPT resources. Beneficiaries are mostly general public & Islanders.
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SAPM Mahmood Moulvi was the Chief Guest and gave the Trophy to the winning team. The match was keenly watched by the fans of both teams.
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