Lahore: PTCL Group and Akhuwat Foundation collaborated to provide food assistance to flood affected families in five districts of Balochistan, including Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Sibi, Lasbela and Lasbela (Uthal). President and Group CEO, PTCL and Ufone, Hatem Bamatraf presented cheque to Dr. Amjad Saqib, founder and Chairman Akhuwat Foundation here.

Hatem Bamatraf said, “PTCL Group appreciates Akhuwat Foundation’s role in bringing relief to flood affected communities across country and would like to help foundation to reach out to more deserving families. Scale of devastation is unprecedented, which is why it is important that everyone contributes to relief and rebuilding process.  Dr. Amjad Saqib said, “We are grateful to PTCL Group for extending much-needed support to flood affected communities of Balochistan.

I find it heartening that corporate sector is stepping up to make a difference in lives of people, who have lost family members, homes and sources of sustenance.  Earlier, PTCL opened doors of its medical centres nationwide to provide emergency health and care to affected communities.  Ufone 4G worked round clock to ensure that its mobile network remained operational to aid relief activities, besides offering free calls to help people stay in touch with their friends and family. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 14 2022

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