Chairing a meeting at CDA Headquarters, Randhawa said the new system will enable real-time tracking and monitoring of rescue operations through a modern Emergency Operations Center. “Response time should be further improved by integrating trackers in ambulances and linking with private ambulance services in the city,” he said. The meeting reviewed plans to upgrade Capital Emergency Services with the help of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Officials said drones, rescue motorbikes, and watchtowers would also be introduced to tackle emergencies, including forest fires. Randhawa directed that staff recruitment andRead More

The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by Provincial Ministers Syed Nasir Shah, Saeed Ghani, and Jam Khan Shoro, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif, Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, and Secretary Local Government Waseem Shamshad. The chief minister expressed concern over the widespread damage caused to inner roads during recent monsoon rains, noting that poor drainage infrastructure had worsened the problem. He instructed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and town administrations to prepare schemes under the supervision of the Local Government Department for rehabilitation works. “EveryRead More

The minister urged senior officials from key ministries and state institutions to identify projects for rapid funding, propose regulatory reforms, and strengthen trade and transport corridors. He also announced the creation of a joint working group, bringing together the maritime, communications, railways and defence ministries, to produce a shortlist of workable projects in its first meeting next week. Discussions focused on integrating Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar Port with regional transport corridors through rail, road and air networks. Junaid Chaudhry underlined the importance of the long-delayed ML-1 railway project,Read More

KARACHI, SEPT 26 /DNA/ – Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Karachi, called on President Asif Ali Zardari in here today. The Consul General congratulated the President on his successful visit to China, regarding it as a milestone in further deepening the long-standing friendship, time-tested and strategic partnership between the two countries. President Zardari appreciated the warm hospitality and courtesies extended by the Chinese leadership during his visit. He said that the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the visit would open new avenues ofRead More

DNA KARACHI, 26 SEP: United States Navy ship USS WAYNE E. MEYER departed Karachi after a successful two-day port call from 24–26 September 25, further strengthening the enduring maritime cooperation between Pakistan Navy and the U.S. Navy. During the visit, Commanding Officer of U.S. ship called on Commander Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib and matters of mutual interest were discussed. Visiting ship’s crew was also engaged in a range of activities including professional exchanges, sports events, and training sessions aimed at fostering mutual understanding and enhancing professional development. PersonnelRead More