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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs inaugurated the launch of Seafarers Card at KPT Head Office

Federal Minister for Railways inaugurated containers Freight Train Service

Thailand BOI Delegation held meeting with Chairman KPT

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06 KPT Anti-Encroachment Cell performed active operations

08 Training Courses / Activities

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12 KPT Handled Deepest Draught Vessel

13 Port Operation

14 Sports

Muhammad Nadeem Joint Editor

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arachi Port Trust (KPT), squaring well at the end of the last quarter of the �scal year 2018-19, sails towards success while remaining on growth

trajectory. Port Operations have shown improvement during the ending quarter as KPT

handled a record of 18900 tons of rock phosphate during the 24 hours operations on 7th

April. KPT has also handled the deepest 15.4 meters draught vessel at South Wharf terminal "SAPT" during

the ending last quarter of �scal year 2018-19. Containers freight train service also has commenced operations from

Karachi Port to further facilitate the trade community.

Remaining cognizant of the hardships faced by Pakistani Seafarers, KPT has provided space to NADRA for the launch of machine readable seafarers’

identity document facility centre at KPT Head O�ce. NADRA has completely equipped the facility in accordance with the ILO Convention "C-185" to facilitate Pakistani Seafarers.

Delegation visiting KPT is a regular feature, Thai Board of Investment delegation visited KPT during the ending quarter and took keen interest in future project endeavors of KPT. Situation evolving under CPEC regime o�ers lucrative investment prospects to the investors.

Compliments to the KPT players who have shown �nesse, skills and sporting temperament to win national games represented Pakistan and won medals in games, like Martial Arts, Kick Boxing and Badminton. We, the KPT Newsletter teams, wish you good luck on your future endeavors.

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs inaugurated the launch of Seafarers Card at KPT Head Office

ederal Minister for Maritime A�airs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi inaugurated the launch of Seafarers Card at KPT Central Pass Issuing

O�ce on Saturday, the 4th May 2019. NADRA has provided and installed a complete setup for the issuance of these cards at KPT Head O�ce to facilitate Pakistani Seafarers to prevent act of terrorism which threatens the security of passengers onboard and for the safety of crew. NADRA has developed machine readable seafarers identity document (MRSID) and issued them to Pakistani sailors in compliance with the International Labour Organization Convention (ILO Convention) “C-185”. The issuance of these cards is also vital for enhancing the security of seaports as well as for facilitating international mercantile naval activities.

The resolutions regarding seafarers’ access to ship for joining and exit purposes were signed by the members in ILO convention and Pakistan being the signatory has agreed to develop and commission new system to meet the criteria set by ILO convention. The salient features of MRSID include compliance with ILO-SID-0002 standard which demands Finger Minutiae-Based Biometrics Pro�le in PDF417 Barcode and Incorporation of Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Card layout has been designed according to the speci�cations provided by ICAO for Machine-Readable Travel Documents (MRTD). The Card has security features speci�ed by ILO C-185 which is not limited to heat sealed lamination, possess ultraviolet security feature and watermarks of Issuing Authority o�cial seal with signatures.

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arachi Port Trust (KPT), squaring well at the end of the last quarter of the �scal year 2018-19, sails towards success while remaining on growth

trajectory. Port Operations have shown improvement during the ending quarter as KPT

handled a record of 18900 tons of rock phosphate during the 24 hours operations on 7th

April. KPT has also handled the deepest 15.4 meters draught vessel at South Wharf terminal "SAPT" during

the ending last quarter of �scal year 2018-19. Containers freight train service also has commenced operations from

Karachi Port to further facilitate the trade community.

Remaining cognizant of the hardships faced by Pakistani Seafarers, KPT has provided space to NADRA for the launch of machine readable seafarers’

identity document facility centre at KPT Head O�ce. NADRA has completely equipped the facility in accordance with the ILO Convention "C-185" to facilitate Pakistani Seafarers.

Delegation visiting KPT is a regular feature, Thai Board of Investment delegation visited KPT during the ending quarter and took keen interest in future project endeavors of KPT. Situation evolving under CPEC regime o�ers lucrative investment prospects to the investors.

Compliments to the KPT players who have shown �nesse, skills and sporting temperament to win national games represented Pakistan and won medals in games, like Martial Arts, Kick Boxing and Badminton. We, the KPT Newsletter teams, wish you good luck on your future endeavors.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs inaugurated the induction of Marine Debris Collection Barges at PN Dockyard

ederal Minister for Maritime A�airs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi graced the occasion of Induction ceremony of

Marine Debris Collection Barges (MDCBs) held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi, as Chief Guest on 05 April 2019.

The Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter accompanied the Federal Minister during the launching ceremony of marine debris collection barges service at Karachi harbour in hopper barges. The occasion was well

attended by dignitaries from maritime domain belonging to both public and private sectors.Underscoring the importance of neat and clean harbour environment, the Chief Guest Minister for Maritime A�airs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi laid emphasis on addressing marine pollution issues on priority basis.

He appreciated the initiative of Pakistan Navy for attaining self-reliance and said that his government will support to promote such initiative of developing technology to resolve

marine pollution issues. He said that in line with the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of clean and green Pakistan, the navy is spearheading various initiatives and creating marine pollution awareness in Pakistan.

Later, the practical demonstration of harbour cleaning through “Trash Collection in the Hopper” of newly constructed marine debris collection barges was carried out to conclude the proceedings.

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Federal Minister for Railways inaugurated Containers Freight Train Service

Chairman KPT distributed Sweets and Eid Gifts in KPT Hospital

ederal Minister for Railway Shaikh Rasheed Ahmed has inaugurated the container train on 20th May, 2019 at Pakistan International Container Terminal, Karachi Port. After a passage of

25 years, the government has started containers train service from the Karachi Port, said Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad prior to ribbon cutting ceremony at the port terminal. He said that the Railways has restored containers train service after 22 years for the transportation of containers from Karachi Port to their destination in Lahore. The inaugural train has carried 70 containers from Karachi Port after the inaugural ribbon cutting proceedings which was duly attended by Divisional Superintendent (DS) Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar, Divisional Commercial O�cer (DCO) Ishaq Baloch and other o�cials of KPT and PICT.

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he Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter visited and witnessed the activities of KPT Hospital on the

occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to ascertain that patients at KPT Hospitals are given proper

treatment on National holidays by doctors, nurses and sta� present on duty.

He was accompanied by Mr. Niaz Ali Jessar, General Manager (Administration) and Chief

Medical O�cer Doctor Azam Ali Khawaja during the occasion of distribution of sweets and other gifts amongst patients of KPT Hospital.

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Thailand BOI Delegation held meeting with Chairman KPT

hailand Board of Investment’s (BOI)’s delegation visited KPT Head O�ce and held meeting with the Chairman

KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar HI (M), T.Bt to explore opportunities for the Thai investments at Karachi Port. Eleven members delegation of senior investment promotion o�cials of Thailand, led by Miss Sithee Tanboonteck, accompanied by Consul General of Thailand in Karachi, held detailed discussion on situation evolving in Pakistan after initiation of Belt and Road initiative and CPEC with particular reference to the role of Pakistan.

The Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar briefed the delegation about the mega projects of KPT covering Special Economic Zones, LNG Fuel Power Plant cum Desalination Plant, Wetland Park cum Sewerage Treatment

Plant, Business District Hub and procurement of crafts such as tugs, pilot boats, barges, auxiliary crafts, etc.

Thai delegation took keen interest in port projects and at this juncture they were informed about the vision of Federal Minister for Maritime A�airs, Pakistan, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, for realizing fruition from the untapped Blue Economy resources available in the country.

Highlighting the importance of hinterland connectivity projects in connection with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the delegates were also briefed about the most prized KPT Freight Corridor project having rail, road and pipeline linkages connecting with

national highways through shortest route over sea without disturbing the city commuters. In this realm the delegates were informed by Chairman KPT that the port has deepest berths of the region at its South Wharf which is capable of handling exponential volumes of cargo.

Thai delegation was also informed by Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar that a cargo handling capacity of 150 Million Tons at KPT, present volume is about 55 million tons and thus KPT has the potential to become regional Hub for trade particularly for transit and transhipment. Souvenirs were exchanged between Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar and the Thai Investment Promotion O�cials including the Consul and Deputy Consul General of Thailand in Karachi to conclude the proceeding.

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Chairman KPT inaugurated the new ACLS and BLS Ambulances at KPT Hospital

hairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M) T.Bt. inaugurated the new KPT Ambulances at KPT Hospital.

During the inaugural occasion Mr. Muhammad Shahid of Medical Department accompanied the Chairman KPT to perform ribbon cutting at the said inauguration. The two state-of-the-art Toyota Hi-ace ambulances with ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic

Life Support) protocols have been included in the ambulance �eet of KPT which bears the following medical facilities.

1. Patient Monitors 2. Oxygen Supply through 02 Oxygen Cylinder 3. Pulse Oximeter 4. Automated Electric

5. De�brillator 6. Laryngo sope set 7. Suction machine 8. Bandages 9. Medicines required in Emergency Situation 10. Stretcher 11. Crash Trolley

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he KPT Anti-Encroachment Cell performed an active vigilance to vacate servant quarters which later

were handed over to the KPT Estate Department for further allotments. A similar drive was performed at Sikandarabad and several illegal infrastructure/house walls were demolished. Details of recoveries made by the Anti-Encroachment Cell are as follows.

a. Plot No. 12 near Boxing Club: Anti Encroachment Department took action at Plot No. 12 near Boxing Club along with PSF and Police and partially demolished 2 x rooms and

3 x Containers (Temporary O�ce) and their accessories established by KMC.

b. Keamari Area: Anti Encroachment Cell vacated Servant Quarter and handed over to Estate Department.

c. Sikandarabad: Frequently took action at Sikandarabad and demolished several fresh infrastructure / houses walls etc.

d. Hijrat Colony: Demolished / removed several encroachments etc at Hijrat Colony.

e. Machar Colony: Frequently took action at Machar Colony and demolished several fresh infrastructure / houses walls / wooden hut etc. Moreover, Anti Encroachment Department took daily round especially in Sikandarabad, Hijrat Colony, Machar Colony, Docks Colony etc and removed / demolished house walls and also apprehended 4 x persons, 1 x vehicle handed over to KPT Police Station and lodged 3 x FIRs in Police Station.

f. Sandspit: Demolished / removed 30 to 40 Jhugies as indicated by State Department.

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TRAINING COURSES / ACTIVITIESIN THE MONTHS OF APRIL TO JUNE 2019

Medical Awareness Program on Hypertension at KPT Staff College

FOLLOWING TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS WERE HELD DURING THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE, 2019 BY THE ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

A single day hypertension medical awareness lecture was delivered by the KPT Cardiologist Dr. Sehran Mehmood Bhatti on 9th June 2019 at KPT Sta� College, Lalazar, which was well attended by 41 participants representing various departments of KPT.

Medical Awareness Program on “Medical Emergencies” at KPT Staff CollegeA single day awareness programme on medical emergencies was held in KPT Sta� College on 22nd April 2019. The session was conducted in collaboration with the Chief Medical O�cer KPT Dr. Azam Ali Khwaja and the lecture was delivered by Medical Specialist KPT Hospital Dr. Raja Gurdutt. It was well attended by 52 participants representing various departments of KPT.

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Course on Marine Operations Management at KPT Staff College

A two days course on Marine Operations Management took place in KPT Sta� College Lalazar on 29th – 30th April 2019. The sessions were conducted by Ex-Manager Marine Pollution Controls Eng. Rashid Yahya Usmani and Manager OD Syed Faisal Aijaz which was well attended by 18 participants representing various departments of KPT.

Presentation of Indus Valley School

05 Days Course on EHSMS Awareness & EHS Policy at KPT Staff College

Students of 4th Year of Indus Valley School of Arts & Architecture gave presentation on Public Space Design for China Creek Viewing Area project at KPT Sta� College Lalazar on 3rd May 2019. 60 Participants representing various departments of KPT attended the said presentation.

A �ve days Environment Health Safety Management System (EHSMS) training was organized by the Organization and Development Department (OD Department) at KPT Sta� College Lalazar from 10th – 14th June 2019 which was well attended by 22 participants representing various departments of KPT. So far 54 cycles of EHSMS sessions have taken place in KPT and approximately 1409 participants have been trained by OD Department KPT.

05 Days Mediation Licensing Training Course at Pakistan Institute of Management KarachiPakistan Institute of Management Karachi organized a 05-Days Mediation Licensing Training course on 09-13, 2019, at PIM Karachi. Manager OD Mr. Faisal Aijaz has attended the course on behalf of KPT.

MS PROJECT Course by PPMI IslamabadPakistan Planning and Management Institute (PPMI), Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Govt. of Pakistan conducted MS Project Course in Islamabad from 19th – 21st June 2019. An o�cer of P&D Division was nominated to attend the said course.

Training Course on Public Procurement Policies and PPRA RulesPakistan Planning and Management Institute (PPMI). Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Govt. of Pakistan has conducted a training course in Islamabad on Public Procurement Policies and PPRA Rules on 25th – 28th June 2019. KPT nominated two o�cers from HR and P&D Division to attend the course.

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Major General Akhtar Jamil Rao, Surveyor General of Pakistan GHQ is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter

HI(M), T.Bt during his visit of KPT Head Office on 17.4.2019

Maj. Gen Abid Mumtayz Malik (DG-COP) is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt

during his visit of KPT Head Office on 24.1.2019





Mr. Imdad Ali Shaikh, Ex-CNA is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


Mr. Azam Bin Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer, FGV Holding Berhad Malaysia, is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil

Akhter HI(M), T.Bt during his visit of KPT Head Office on 02.5.2019

Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem, Chief of Staff (P) is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


Mr. Zafar ullah Khan Soomro, CNA is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


Mr. Muhammad Al-Maullen, Vice Chairman, DP World is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


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Mr. Younis Khan is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


Army School of Logistic, Marree delegation visitedKPT Head Office on 11.4.2019

Civil Service Academy, Lahore delegation visitedKPT Head Office on 05.4.2019

Command and Staff Collage Quetta delegation visitedKPT Head Office on 02.4.2019

Mr. Kamal Hyder, Correspondent, Al Jazeera in Pakistan is receiving a souvenir from Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M), T.Bt


Thailand BOI delegation visitedKPT Head Office on 21.5.2019

KPT Handled a Record 18,900 Tons of Rock Phosphate

KPT Averts Crisis in Gusting Wind

signi�cant milestone of handling 18,900 tons of Rock Phosphate from marine vessel “EUROPA” was recorded

at East Wharf of Karachi Port during the last 24 hours of 7th April 2019. Karachi Port Trust constantly maintains standard at port and port

users have to comply with international safety standards benchmark.

Shipping agents, stevedoring �rms and labours have played their due role in realizing this milestone achievement at the port.

It re�ects on the trade oriented favourable policies of Federal Government enforced by the Minister for Maritime A�airs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi at Karachi Port.

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he gusting wind of 45-50 Knots was confronted by the ships berthed at KPT on 15th April 2019. Impact of

sudden high speed winds was so severe that berthing hawsers of various ships secured at Fixed Mooring and South Wharf got parted. However, timely response by KPT Pilots and Tugs averted the situation which could have resulted in a major disaster. To name a few, MV HYUNDAI MERCURY berthed at South Wharf, had all its stern ropes parted but ship managed to hold on to its head ropes and

anchor till the arrival of KPT Tugs and Pilots. Immediate actions by Master of the ship, Capt. Deliu Valentin, were highly professional in prevailing situation, which saved the ship from danger of groundings.

On the parallel, timely and speedy response by KPT Pilots and Tugs helped substantially in controlling the situation and bringing back the ship to berth safely. Another ship M.V. MISKI moored at harbour was also timely assisted by tug boats which helped in securing back to its

position. It was the alertness of Crisis Management Centre and timely professional response of KPT Pilots & Tugs, which prevented a disaster happening at KPT.

Federal Minister of Maritime A�airs Mr. Ali Haider Zaidi was kept informed about the situation continuously by Chairman KPT. Minister highly appreciated the response generated by KPT Management Team for an e�ective response and preventing any accident in the KPT.

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KPT Handled Deepest Draught Vessel

Karachi Port Trust handled a deepest draught vessel of 15.4 meters for the �rst time at deep draught berths of South Wharf (SAPTL). Handling of this Singaporean Flag Vessel ”APL CHONGQING” has taken place at South Asia Pakistan Terminal under the personal command and supervision of Deputy Conservator KPT, Capt. Asif Ahmed Saeed Tauni. KPT had previously handled vessels of draught up to 14.7 meters at Karachi Port. All safety measures were adopted especially continuous monitoring of under keel clearance during berthing and sailing of vessel. Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter HI(M). T.Bt., Chairman KPT, has congratulated the entire operational team on this landmark achievement and said that in the next few months, KPT will ensure further dredging of deepwater South Wharf area as well as inner harbor to facilitate changing trends of deep draught vessels.

PORT OPERATIONS

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SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Cargo Handling / Ship Movement Activities at Karachi PortDuring April - June 2019

Annex – A

Dry General Cargo 1.471 1.467 1.283Dry Bulk Cargo 0.104 0.149 0.111Total Dry Cargo 1.575 1.616 1.393Liquid Bulk Cargo 1.038 1.269 1.027

TOTAL 2.613 2.884 2.420


TOTAL 1.405 1.335 0.876


GRAND TOTAL 4.018 4.219 3.296

No. of Import 0.100 0.100 0.084No. of Export 0.097 0.101 0.081

TOTAL TEUs 0.197 0.200 0.164

Container Ships 65 63 60Bulk Cargo Ships 9 8 8Gen. Cargo Ships 21 9 19Oil Tankers 45 41 42

TOTAL 140 121 129

SHIP MOVEMENT (In Nos.)

LAST 3 MONTHS CARGO / CONTAINER HANDLING & SHIPS MOVEMENT AT KARACHI PORT

TYPE OF CARGO HANDLED APR, 19 MAY, 19 JUNE, 19

I M P O R T S (Million Tons)

E X P O R T S (Million Tons)

TOTAL IMPORTS & EXPORTS (Million Tons)

CONTAINER HANDLING (Million TEUs)

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r. Fahmida Mirza, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination distributed Rs. 32.6 million amongst

the sports players who won medals and earning laurels for the country. The KPT player Maaz Khan was invited at Sports Complex Islamabad on 20th June 2019 to receive the cash award for winning bronze medals in 4th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Baku – Azerbaijan and in 5th Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games held in Ashgabat – Turkmenistan in year 2017.

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he KPT Cricket team participated in the Naya Nazimabad Ramzan Cup Cricket Tournament-2019. KPT won the �rst match

and Mr. Sajjad Hashmi was declared Man of the Match and the Honourable Federal Minister for Maritime A�airs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi gave him a New Motorcycle as a prize.

State Bank Scored 189 Runs and KPT 188 Runs i.e. Lost by only One Run, State Bank of Pakistan is the Cricket Patron’s Trophy Grade-II 2018-19.

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he KPT Badminton Player Iftikhar Hussain represented the Pakistan Badminton Team in the 42nd UAE

Open Badminton Tournament 2019 commenced during 26th April – 3rd May 2019. He was also nominated as Technical O�cial for the All Pakistan National Ranking Badmintor Tournament that commenced from 22nd – 25th April 2019.

He has also participated, along with another KPT Badminton player Ahsan Rana, in the Ramzan Festival Badminton Tournament 2019 and received cash prize for securing 2nd position in the tournament held on 24th – 27th May 2019.

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KPT player awarded cash incentives on winning medals for the country

KPT cricket team participated in NNRCC Tournament 2019

KPT Badminton player represented Pakistan Badminton Team in UAE Open 2019

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KPT Illuminates Head Office Building to Commemorate World Autism Day This year it is celebrated with a theme “Assistive Technologies, Active Participation”.

Doctor Gul Ahuja has done Specialization in Emergency Medicines

KPT Medical O�cer Dr. Gul Ahuja has done Specialization in Emergency Medicines besides other specializations and trainings. Emergency Medicine is medical specialty concerned with illness or Injuries requiring immediate medical care. Only 9 Quali�ed Emergency Specialists are working in Pakistan. KPT Newsletter Team wishes him more success in his future endeavors

KPT Newsletter Team congratulates the Deputy ConservatorKPT Newsletter team congratulates the Deputy Conservator Captain Asif Ahmed Saeed Tauni on successful handling of 15.4 meter deep draught vessel APL CHONGQING at SAPTL. It is surely a milestone achievement of yours and KPT newsletter team wishes you good luck in future endeavors.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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he United N a t i o n s recognizing

the protection and improvement of human environment a major issue that could a�ect the well-being of people at large is capable of hurting e c o n o m i c

development throughout the world. World Environment Day (WED) was established in 1972 but �rst held in 1974, which encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment. 143 countries

took part in World Environment Day, and the day focuses on environmental concerns ranging from pollution to global warming and sustainable food production for protection of wildlife.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP, or UN Environment) annually organizes events for World Environment Day, It is celebrated on 5th June in over 100 countries. The theme for World Environment Day 2019 hosted by China was “Air Pollution”.

We cannot stop breathing, but we can do something about the quality of air that we breathe. Approximately 7 million people

worldwide die prematurely each year from air pollution, with about 4 million of these deaths occurring in Asia Paci�c. World Environment Day 2019 will urge governments, industries, communities and individuals to come together to explore renewable energy and green technologies, and to improve air quality in cities and regions across the world. Air Pollution has impacted as follows.

92% of people worldwide do not breathe clean air. Air pollution costs the global economy $5 trillion every year in welfare costs. Ground level ozone pollution is expected to reduce staple crop yield by 26% by 2030.

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Karachi Port TrustCommemorates

05 June, 2019WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

ENGR. SYED HUMAIR ALI, Assistant Network Administrator of MIS Department did the structural Health Monitoring of Native Jetty Bridge through Wireless Sensor Network by analyzing the vibration responses. He is currently a PhD candidate at NUST PNEC Karachi. He uses accelerometers for sensing vibration responses that arises with di�erent signature pattern with respect to tra�c load and transmit them wirelessly to base station that is capable of uploading it on cloud database through WSN network for

extraction of modal frequencies at di�erent parts of bridge. This state of the art method is low powered sensor based and is capable of monitoring Native Jetty Bridge 24/7.Each WSN node is powered by two AA size batteries which remains alive for a year without any hindrance or need for replacement. The same as his conference paper has already been accepted by Smart SysTech conference, Dresden GERMANY.

Automated Structural Health Monitoring of Native Jetty Bridge

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