NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation Performed With Success

NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation Update:

Cardiac surgeons at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) on Monday the 09th July 2018 announced a successful implant of a mechanical pump known as Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in the chest of a female patient whose heart was not functioning properly and required mechanical support to pump blood in her body. NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.

NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation. It is a milestone in Pakistan’s medical history, as the use of this technology is unprecedented in Pakistan’s history.

NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.Nafeesa Begum, 62 years old cardiac patient is the first patient in the country to undergo this surgery and receive a mechanical heart transplant. NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.

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Although the NICVD administration and surgeons called it “an artificial heart transplant.” independent experts said:

"Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is just a supportive device that helps the pumping of blood from the left ventricle of a patient whose heart’s left ventricle becomes weak, while it does not replace the heart of the patient with the mechanical device”.

NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.But Executive Director NICVD Prof Nadeem Qamar and transplant surgeon Dr Pervaiz Chaudhry, who has returned from the United States and led Monday’s implant surgery, insisted that they had “inserted” an artificial heart in the chest of the elderly female patient, who was doing fine after the surgery and would be able to breathe without support and talk to her family from yesterday (Tuesday) the 10th July 2018. NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.

Caretaker Sindh health minister Dr Sadia Rizvi, Prof Nadeem Rizvi and Dr Pervaiz Chaudhry were also present on the occasion. NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.

Talking about the first LVAD implant at the NICVD, Prof Qamar vowed that their ultimate goal was achieving the target of heart transplants, saying that within next one or two years, heart transplants would be performed at the NICVD.

“LVAD implants would continue in the days to come and we are going to perform another LVAD transplant in a couple of days at the NICVD. We have identified four to five patients who qualify for the LVAD insertion and these patients would get LVAD implants in the days to come.”

NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation. To a query, he said an LVAD implant costs around 11-12 million, but not a single penny was received from the attendants of the patient for this complicated and costly surgery.

The NICVD had identified former hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed as the first patient to receive the LVAD, but he died before the surgery could be performed on him.

Prof Qamar said that except for an American nurse, Abigail Boultinghouse, all the surgeons, doctors, postgraduate students, nurses and technicians were Pakistanis who would learn a lot from these surgeries, while the US nurse would train local nurses in dealing with these patients after surgeries. NICVD Karachi First Mechanical Heart Implantation.

Source: Mehran Post

Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Renovated by Ikram Motor Works Karachi

Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Update:

Exposed to dust and lying in ruin for years, the car of Miss Fatima Jinnah’s 1955 ‘Cadillac Series 62 Convertible’ has been finally restored to its original condition after two years of work by a local garage.

Ikram Motor Works, a garage in Karachi has been working tirelessly to restore the 1955 Cadillac series 62 convertible. Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

Mohsin Ikram, founder and president of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan and Motorheads Pakistan said:

“The cars will receive some minor cosmetic attention before then.”

Mohsin Ikram had been brought in as consultant with his team to take care of the entire restoration work. Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

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Mohsin Ikram, founder of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan, had taken upon himself the task of restoring the vehicle to its original state. Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

The restoration work on the car has finally been completed and it took almost two years of hard work and approximately PKR 15 million. Madar-e-Millat 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

The restoration was completed in seven phases which included complete mechanical work, electrical work, dent and paint, upholstery, steel, and pewter chroming 3M undercoating and detailing by Ceramic Pro Pakistan in Karachi.

According to Ikram, he had first discovered them in the garages of the Mohatta Palace from where they had been pulled out and left under the open sky when the palace was being restored.

The labourers there used to eat their food on the cars’ bonnets. Many of their parts were also stolen then. After his raising alarm about this the cars, which by that time were even without wheels, were literally dragged to the Sindh Archives building causing them further damage.

Mohsin Ikram also informed that, the focus of this restoration was to preserve as many original parts of the car as possible.

Now after its restoration, the car will be displayed at the National Museum of Pakistan.

Source: Mehran Post

Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution for Pakistan Home Use

Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution Update:

As atmospheric temperature is increasing day by day the power generation and distribution companies including K-Electric of Karachi disappointing people and due to this reason people of Pakistan are continuously searching for practical and cheap options. Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution.

Some while before power generators and conventional Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) proved to be a comfortable option but due to unannounced long duration power outages and high raise in fuel prices power generators and UPS are now an expensive options. Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution.

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As far as UPS system it gives power backup as long as its battery works and after discharging of battery it has to be recharge again. In good fortune in these days there are alternate and environment friendly solutions available which can be considerable and many people are adopting these solutions. Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution.

Although the installation of wind and solar system is initially looks expensive but it must be observed that due to this type of investment we can reduce the amount of utility bills because sun or wind generates free power. Solar UPS System Load Shedding Efficient Solution.

If we compare both sun and wind power generation, wind power generation is difficult because it relies on wind and sometimes wind won't blows. But in Pakistan sun shines daily on sky and it is more reliable for power generation. The sunlight plays vital and innovative role in solar power generation department. Solar power gives a new life to UPS technology and people are taking interest and due to this interest and demand now solar power becomes a practical option.

So what is Solar UPS? The answer of this question is given by one of a UPS seller Muhammad Shakir who sells UPS in Karachi regal market. According to Muhammad Shakir it is basically an inverter and this inverter bears solar charge control, it is also called a solar hybrid converter.
He also told that every thing is installed in it therefore you do not need to wait for KE or WAPDA power for charging the battery, just connect it to the portable solar panel and charge or recharge the battery.

Abrar one of a UPS System dealer in regal market Karachi also told that these Solar Power UPS System is among the latest Solar Power UPS System comes from China. Now different Solar Power UPS brands available in market, some of them are famous foreign brands who assembles there products in China, some are copy of these brands and some are original Chinese brands.

Price of Solar UPS System in Pakistan

Abrar also informed that the price of Solar UPS System depends on the load of a consumer. The starting price of Solar UPS System is PKR 14,500/. If you connect the Solar Panel with a battery than it charge the battery in such a way that the battery gives power to your lights and fans.

Source: Mehran Post

HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully Thanks to Pak Fouj From Karachiites

HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully Update:

As we all saw that the day of 26th March 2018 proved people of Pakistan specially people of Karachi in collaboration of Pakistan Army defeated the terrorism by organizing the PSL-3 final in a successful way with discipline. HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully. 

This successful event opened the doors of International cricket in Pakistan. For proving this, West Indies Cricket team announced that they are coming in Pakistan for three T-20 Cricket Tournament which will held in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore from 1st, 2nd and 4th April 2018 Stated Here by PCB Chairman Najam Sethi. HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully.

America, Israel and India shocked to see the PSL-3 Final held in Karachi in a peaceful way. These countries shocked to see that now Pakistan became a peaceful country and now other countries trust on Pakistan. The dream of India, Israel and America to isolate Pakistan now broken. HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully.

Read: PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service to be Introduced by Sindh Government

The organizing credit of PSL-3 final in a successful way goes to PCB, but the peaceful environment provided by the Pakistan Army which shows the commitment of Pakistan Army in defeating the terrorism in Pakistan. Pakistan Army conducted several military operations like Rah-e-Rast, Zarb-e-Azb, Operation Khyber One, Operation Khyber Two etc. etc. and ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasad which provided a peaceful environment in Pakistan. HBL PSL 3 2018 Ended Successfully.

The enviornment of PSL-3 Final in Karachi was so much peaceful that one of our friend from Awami Web, Mr. Mubashir Mehmood who watched this final in stadium made a short film which we named it "From Ticket To Stadium Step by Step Shoot". In this video you can see the best arrangements of PSL-3 Final in Karachi.

The organizing of PSL-3 Final in Karachi in a discipline way was an honor to the people of Sindh. Sindh Government also played a vital role in organizing the PSL-3 Final in National Stadium of Karachi. Sindh Government decorated the city with lights, players poster, small hoardings and cut-outs of famous players of PSL-3 on the roads of karachi. Speaking to the media persons, Chief Minister of Sindh informed that on next year PSL matches will also be conducted in Niaz Stadium Hyderabad.

You can see the video of decoration and pictures of decoration decorated by Government of Sindh below:

The closing ceremony of PSL-3 Final in Karachi was colourful, famous singers like Ali Zafar, Shehzad Roy, Strings etc. etc performed. Cricket fans watched the whole match with discipline no unpleasant incident reported.

The National Stadium of Karachi have a limited capacity of housing 34,228 spectators but the PSL Final celebrations were witnessed in all over the city.

Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi in 16.5 overs. The batsman of Islamabad United Luke Ronchi made 52 runs in 26 balls. The New Zealand palyer Luke Ronchi gave a strong opening partnership with Sahibziada Farhan. Farhan made 33 runs in 44 balls. Luke Ronchi was made a huge psychological impact on Peshawar Zalmi from the start of the match.

The defending Champion Peshawar took Islamabad United under pressure by taking important wickets in the middle overs of match, but when Kamran Akmal dropped the catch of Asif Ali the whole match turned towards the victory of Islamabad United.

PSL won the heart of every Pakistani citizen specially for Karachiites the night of 25th March 2018 was a memorable night in which they enjoyed a lot by watching PSL-3 Final match.

The Chairman of PCB, Najam Sethi told that from next year most of the PSL matches will be held in Pakistan. If the matches of PSL will be held in Pakistan from next year than this will be the strong message to the enemies of Pakistan that Pakistani people are united and we are peaceful country who respect our foreign guests.

Source: Mehran Post

PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service to be Introduced by Sindh Government

PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service Update:

The government of Sindh has announced a special shuttle bus service for PSL Final Karachi for the public at various points in the city. The match is scheduled to start on March 25th in Karachi National Stadium, the public can now avail the bus service from various locations and routes to reach the stadium to watch the game. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

This was stated by Sindh Minister for Information and Transport Syed Nasir Ali Shah while talking to media persons outside the Sindh Assembly Building on Monday the 12th March 2018. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

Chief Minister Sindh has approved the decision to run shuttle bus service in Karachi for the Final Match of PSL 3, during the meeting concerned department’s official briefed about the plans for PSL Final Match at the national stadium of Karachi where he appreciated the bus service idea and approved it. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

Read: HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan Issued by DIG Traffic Sindh Office

According to the details provide by ARY, the shuttle bus service will be available for the public at 47 different points in the city of Karachi coupled with 300 buses running on the routes defined. Sindh Police also recommended initiating a ban on pillion riding during the game in order to keep law and order situation under control which the chief minister has rejected outrightly. PSL 3 Final Karachi Free Shuttle Service.

He ensured that Sindh government would take necessary measures to facilitate the public during the PSL final in Karachi. He also urged authorities to clean the roads and ensure smooth transport arrangements to reach the stadium.

However, he sought cooperation from the public for smooth holding of this event. He also requested the media to support the government’s efforts in this regard. Organizing the PSL in Karachi would contribute to projecting soft image of Pakistan, especially of Karachi.

He thanked Chairman, Pakistan Sports Boards, Najam Sethi for organizing the PSL final match in Karachi and hoped that he (Sethi) would continue to hold international cricket events in Karachi.
The Minister also informed that at the end of the match, a musical programme would start there for the spectators so that the players could departure from the stadium smoothly and safely.

On 19th March 2018 the traffic plan for the PSL 3 final to be held in Karachi was unveiled by police officials and the Sindh information minister on Monday.

According to the plan, details of which were disclosed during a press conference earlier today, the routes leading to and from Hassan Square and New Town would be closed for traffic on the March 25th 2018.

A shuttle service will be operative to ensure ticket-holders reach the stadium.

A total of 1600 traffic police officers will be deployed across the metropolis to assist commuters in avoiding traffic jams and other hurdles.

Three spaces, on the University Road, have been reserved for the shuttle service. An empty ground near the Urdu University will be used as the parking area for the shuttle service.

On the day of the match, citizens will not be allowed to travel on foot. Only ticket-holders will be allowed to bring their vehicles into the parking area.

The PSL 2018 final will be held at the National Stadium Karachi. Strict security measures are in place in order to avoid any possible security breach.

Source: Mehran Post

HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan Issued by DIG Traffic Sindh Office

HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan Update:

The Final Match of HBL PSL-3 will be played at National Stadium, Karachi, in which our National as well as International players will participate. To facilitate the viewers / commuters, special Traffic arrangements / diversion plan has been prepared by Traffic Police Karachi. HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan.

Parking arrangements

The following Parking arrangements have been made for the viewers of the match who have Ticket of the Final Match. To park their vehicles at the following designated parking places, they have to show their original Ticket & NIC. HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan.

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Parking Places with their routes

1) Ground besides Hakeem Saeed Park,
2) Urdu University Ground &
3)Sunday Bazar Ground adjacent Bait ul Mukarram Masijd (Uniyersity Road).

Viewers of District Central, West coming from liaquatabad No 10, they shall come to Hassan Square, Left turn University Road to Park their vehicles / Motorcycles at the above mentioned places from where they will be transported upto Expo Centre by Shuttle Bus. HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan.

Viewers of District Mali, East coming from Safora side come to NIPA, similarly viewers coming from Sohrab Goth shall come to Gulshan Chowrangi and take left to University Road, AG Sindh U' Turn, again University Road to Park their vehicles / Motorcycles at the above mentioned places from where they will be transported upto Expo Centre by Shuttle Bus. HBL PSL 3 Final Karachi Traffic Plan.

Gharib Nawaz Football Ground near Milliniurn Mall

Viewers of District East & Malir coming from Drigh Road via Shara-e-Faisal shall take right turn Rashid Minhas Road, then left turn Millinium to Park their vehicles / Motorcycles at above mentioned places from where they will be transported to Bah', University Stadium Road by Shuttle Bus.

1) KMC Ground, 2) KDA Club & 3) China Ground (Kashmir Road)

Viewers of District South, City, West & Korangi coming via Shara-e-Faisal shall proceed upto Shara-e-Quaideen, Allah Wali Chowrangi, Society Light Signal, right turn to Kashmir Road to Park their vehicles / Motorcycles at above mentioned places from where they will be transported upto Fatima linnah College opposite Agha Khan Hospital Gate No.3 by Shuttle Bus.

DIVERSIONS

Karsaz

All type of Traffic coming from Nursary will not be allowed to proceed National Stadium via Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road. These vehicles will be diverted towards Drigh Road Shara-e-Faisal, left turn Rashid Minhas Road. Millinium to NIPA. Similarly all type of Traffic coming from Airport side will not be allowed to proceed towards Karsaz, they shall use Drigh Road Shara-e-Faisal, right turn Rashid Minhas Road, Millinium to NIPA or Drigh Road, Karsaz , Nursary etc.
Millinium

All type of Traffic coming from Rashid Minhas Road (both sides) is prohibited to proceed towards Stadium via Dalmia Road. These vehicles will be diverted as under:

i) From NIPA side towards Drig Road , Shara-e-Faisal.
ii) From Shara-e-Faisal towards NIPA.

NIPA

All kind of Traffic shall not be permitted to proceed NIPA to PP Chowrangi. These vehicles will be diverted from Safora, NIPA, left turn Rashid Minhas Road, Drigh Road to Shara-e-Faisal or NIPA, University Road, U' turn under Nipa Bridge again University Road, left turn, Gulshan Chowrangi to Sohrab Goth.

PP Chowrangi

All kind of Traffic shall not be permitted to proceed PP Chowrangi to NIPA. These vehicles will be diverted from Shara-e-Quaideen to Mazar-e-Quaid or Khudada colony Flyover ramp, left turn to Saddar. Similar, Guru Mandir Chowrangi, PP Chowrangi, right turn towards Saddar or PP Chowrangi to Aysha Aziz Chowrangi, right turn Shara-e-Quaideen.

Aysha Aziz Chowrangi

All kind of Traffic shall not be permitted to proceed Kashmir Road from Aysha Aziz Chowrangi upto Jail Flyover. These vehicles will be diverted from Shara-e-Quaideen to Mazar-e-Quaid or Khudada colony Flyover ramp, left turn to Saddar. Similarly Guru Mandir Chowrangi, PP Chowrangi, right turn towards Saddar or PP Chowrangi to Aysha Aziz Chowrangi, right turn Shara-e•Quaideen.

Jail Flyover

Jail Flyover at Shaheed-e-Millat Road will also be functional for vehicular Traffic but the down ramp towards New Town ps / Hassan Squire will completely be closed.

Jail Road turning towards University Road

All kind of Traffic coming from Teen Hatti or Jamshed Road shall not be Permitted to proceed towards University Road. These vehicles will be diverted from the main gate of central jail back towards larnshed Road or teen hatti.

Liaquatabad No.10

All kind of Traffic at Sir Shah Suleman Road shall not be permitted to proceed Liaquatabad No.10 upto National Stadium These vehicles will be diverted from the Liaquatabad No.10, left turn to Karimabad, Aysha Manzil or right turn Dak Khana, Teen Hatti.

NOTE: 

All commuters can use Lyari Express Way both sides from Mtrza Adam Khan Chowk, maunpur Road upto Sohrab Got.

Heavy Traffic

All the heavy vehicles shall not be permitted to proceed from Sohrab Goth to NIPA, Liaquatabad No.10 to Hassan Square, PP Chowrangi towards University Road.

To avoid any inconvenience. please follow the instructions of Traffic Police as mentioned above Park your vehicle at designated parking places Do not park your vehicle at Service Road or main road. In case of any inconvenience, Please dial Traffic Police Helpline Rahnuma 1915.

Where Traffic staff is available to guide / assist you Moreover follow Traffic Police Social Media Accounts - WhalsApp at 0305-9266907 Tune Sindh Police FM Radio 88.6 and Facebook page at www.facebook com/karachitrafficpolice for updated information.

Source: Mehran Post