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KPT Head Office
West Wharf, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
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Mu
Review №1

Great place for the jobs my hope one day Allah will righting for me this place jobs do please any senior parson take to me because I dont have any source just I have Allah source.. thank you.

Mu
Review №2

The Karachi Port Trust Building ( کراچی پورٹ ٹرسٹ بلڈنگ‎), also referred to as the KPT Building, is a large colonial-era building in Karachi, Pakistan that serves as headquarters for the Karachi Port Trust, which administers the Port of Karachi. The building dates from the height of the British Raj, and was inaugurated on 5 January 1916.This building is located in central Karachis Kharadar neighbourhood, near the Native Jetty Bridge and Merewether Clock Tower. It lies opposite the Qamar House on Eduljee Dinshaw Road.Karachi Port Trust Building was designed by George Wittet, who was also the architect of Prince of Wales Museum. The buildings construction commenced in 1912.The Napier Mole Road was extended to the site by 1914, and terminated at a spot known as Willingdon Place. The building was planned to be a showpiece for Karachi that would impress visitors arriving at the Port of Karachi.It was completed in 1916 under the supervision of the Engineering Department - at a cost of 974,990 rupees. Marquess of Willingdon, the Governor of Bombay, inaugurated KPT Head Office Building on 5 January 1916, and the first meeting was held in the building on 12 January 1916, while it was formally handed over to the Karachi Port Trust on 7 February 1916. Despite its use for the ports administration, the building was immediately converted into the 500 bed Indian General Hospital for use during the First World War, and continued to function as a military hospital until May 1919.The building occupies a large area about 1400 sq. metres, and is adjacent to the Imperial Customs House.The buildings architectural style is an amalgamation of British, Hindu and Gothic styles. It was designed by George Wittet, who was a consultant architect of the Government of Bombay. Wittet was also the Architect of the Gateway of India in Bombay.The buildings façade was made of a yellow-toned stone from the Indian city of Jaipur. The buildings exterior is notable for its curved façade. In the centre of the building’s curvature is a large dome designed in a Roman style, rather than an Islamic style.The exterior and interior of the building is decorated simply. Rooms are specious, and feature high ceilings. Costly teak wood was extensively used throughout the building. The wood on the windows are decorated in a dark green colour. KPT Head office building had only one entrance with a huge door and 2 large anchors are kept on both sides. Striking arches of the corridors crafted in both exterior and interior, which is symbolic Roman Styled Architecture.The floors are tiled with black & white colour and easily washable. These tiles are called cemented tiles, purposely made of by adding different colours in the cement. The usage of teak wood is found everywhere in the building, even the elevator is also wooden. While using the elevator, one can see each floor as the elevator features an open-cage design. There is only one railing back of the elevator, which is uncovered and mechanism of the elevator is visible.On the buildings 2nd floor is located the Board Room, which is located under the dome. There are two huge arch shaped windows which have been painted. Old clocks there bear the name of Elliot Brother Company, London. There is another big Conference Room adjacent to the Board Room. Now, all the meetings are held in conference room. On 2nd floor, the third most important room is Record Room, which is used for keeping the records of the original proceeding and secret files. All the proceedings from 1893 till to date are kept here.

Sa
Review №3

The KPT Head Office building is a very important and historical building.

Kh
Review №4

KPT Head office is housed in a unique historical architecture, overseeing the city near the port. Its location is very good. Built from rock stones its a amazing piece of man made marvel. It is also worth seeing from the inside.

Fe
Review №5

KPT head office building is beautiful vintage and classic built by British government. Its a Iconic landmark building in city of karachi. Situated in Near netty jetty bridge towards to Tower, Karachi.

ha
Review №6

A Historical Building around 125 years old. KPT Head office.

Aq
Review №7

Karachi Port Trust Building.It is also referred to as the KPT BuildingIt is a large colonial-era building in karachiIt serves as headquarters for the karachi Port trust.which administers the Ports of karachi.The building dates from the height of the British ruled.It was inaugurated 5 January 1916.The building construction commence in 1912.

Am
Review №8

Such beautiful architecture it is. It looks more beautiful at night, when you drive from KPT flyover. KPTs head office was built in 1915 and it still looks like a new one. The whole curved building is colored in sepia and its windows, arches and doors are green in color to give it a mesmerizing contrast.

Ah
Review №9

This is the head office of Karachi port trust also known as KPT. It is located at the end of I.I Chundrigar road adjacent to native jetty bridge. The building has a historic value and it is majestic. Although upkeep at certain areas is questionable but overall is is maintained.

At
Review №10

Revenue generator

Bi
Review №11

Beautiful and good looking place... An architectural and historical place from old era.... Specifically British era...

Fa
Review №12

One of the most beautiful architectural building of Britain Era. Have visited this place many times and always feels great there.

wi
Review №13

Good place, spacious and nice atmosphere

Na
Review №14

Beautiful building structure.

ab
Review №15

It is the karachi port trust ofice and the custom house ofice for KIPT & KICT ofices. The chief collector of custom office

Mu
Review №16

Piece of Art what a beautifull building

Sa
Review №17

Awesome doing job here

As
Review №18

Entrance into the KPT area here

Al
Review №19

Good place....

gu
Review №20

Love this Building

Mi
Review №21

Karachi port trust

SH
Review №22

Beautiful building.

Mi
Review №23

I had been here

sh
Review №24

Karachi port trust ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,,,....................................️️

Ab
Review №25

Wonderful

ra
Review №26

Old karachi

mu
Review №27

Heritage Building..

Ka
Review №28

KPT Head Office

az
Review №29

My father job place now retired i like this bill

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  • Address:West Wharf, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Site:http://www.kpt.gov.pk/
  • Phone:+92 21 99214346
Categories
  • Port authority
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
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