EOBI officers donate 7 days salary for flood affectees
Karachi: The Chairman EOBI Mr. Zafar Iqbal Gondal has announced that all officers of EOBI will donate their 7 days salary and staff will donate one day salary for rain and flood affected people in the ”Prime Minister relief Fund” The Federal Minister for Human Recourse development Ch. Wajahat hussain and Minister for state Sheikh Waqas Akram on behalf of the Ministry will present a cheque of Rs50 million to Prime Minister for rains and flood affected people. press release
Ufone introduces the lowest priced Blackberry Curve 8520
Islamabad: For the first time in Pakistan, Ufone proudly introduces affordable BlackBerry makes it a convincing choice for professionals and business users alike. Ufone has been the first company to introduce various BlackBerry smartphones for the first time in the Pakistani market. With its Microsoft Office functionality and enhanced Webmail, it supports the need of basic and advanced users. Now customers can enjoy the features of the phone, get entertained with their favorite music and videos through smartphone that comes in their favorite colors. A limited stock of BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone in new colors is available at Ufone service centers in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad and also in all Ufone regional offices nationwide at only Rs.16,999/. press release
Mobilink launches blood donation drive
LAHORE: Mobilink has organised the first employee driven private sector blood donation drive in Lahore in response to the ongoing dengue epidemic that has hit Pakistan. The blood donation drive was organised under the patronage of the Mobilink Foundation, in collaboration with Sundas Foundation. Employee volunteerism is a core value of Mobilink’s culture and employees are strongly encouraged to develop a humanitarian spirit. Mobilink torchbearers have previously organised assistance for victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, as well as blood donation drives for Thalassemia patients. Mobilink appreciates the proactive role played by the Sundas Foundation in saving lives and facilitating transfusion and treatment for Dengue patients. Mobilink Foundation is a reflection of the commitment of Mobilink and its employees to reshape lives of the community in which Mobilink operates. Mobilink Foundation was established in 2007 as a non-profit organisation, which provides support for the local community in the areas of health, education, environment and humanitarian assistance. press release
Parkinson’s Society and AKUH host support group
Lahore: The Pakistan Parkinson’s Society (PPS) and the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) joined hands to host a monthly Parkinson’s Support Group with the objective of promoting wellness and a better quality of life to People with Parkinson’s Disease and their Care Givers. The first Support Group met recently at the Aga Khan Hospital Sports and Rehabilitation Centre. Speakers included, Dr Mughis Sherani, a leading Neurologist at the AKUH and Mr. Haroon Basheer, Chairman- PPS. Mr. Haroon Basheer, on behalf of the PPS, pledged to pay for the cost of the first ten patients, on a need basis, who signed up for the Rehab Program. He said that the aim of the Pakistan Parkinson’s Society was to not only raise awareness of the disease, but also to assist patients in any way that they could. press release
Sindh Bank’s contribution to flood affectees
Karachi: As part of its corporate social responsibility, Sindh Bank Limited has dispatched another consignment of 3700 tents and 1000 packets containing food items worth Rs18 million for distribution among the people of interior of Sindh to help alleviate their sufferings caused due to the recent devastating floods. The Bank had earlier sent 2000 tents and 1000 packets of food items worth Rs10 million for the rain affected people of Sindh. The Bank has so far provided relief goods worth Rs28 million for the rain afflicted people of Sindh. As a step forward, all the officers of the bank have announced that they will contribute their two days salaries to the Prime Minister’s Fund established to provide relief to the rain affectees of Sindh. Sindh Bank has requested the philanthropists and other patriotic Pakistanis to come forward and donate generously in the Prime Minister’s Fund – 2011 established for providing relief to the rain-hit people of Sindh. The donations may be deposited in any branch of Sindh Bank which has made arrangements to facilitate the donors for this purpose. An Account No. ( Br. Code – 002107-1000 ) has been opened in all branches of the Bank for donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. press release
Nbp earmarks Rs141.5m for flood affectees
Karachi: In the recent floods of 2011, National Bank of Pakistan has opened a collection account number 696969 for Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund-2011 and contributed Rs25 million in that account. The account is opened in all domestic and international branches of NBP. The Bank has earmarked Rs.50.0 Million for establishment of medical camps in almost all affected areas where volunteers from NBP and People’s Doctors Forum are rendering their services day and night for the benefit of the ailing people. Every medical camp is treating around 1400-1700 affected persons on daily basis. NBP has also distributed eatables in the shape of ration bags, containing food items sufficient for family of 6 persons for a week. So far 10,000 bags containing ten essential items: Flour, Rice, Pulses, Sugar, Milk Powder, Cooking Oil, Tea, Water Purification Tablets, Soap and Short cakes have been distributed. Food distribution is on-going and carried out in a planned manner to benefit as many flood affectees as possible. NBP has also contributed Rs66.5 million for tents, to provide temporary shelter to those who have lost their homes during the current devastating floods. The Bank has earmarked Rs.141.5 Million for the relief of affected people. press release
Chase inaugurates Pakistan’s largest store
Karachi: Chase Value Centre, the pioneers of modern retail, inaugurated a new outlet at North Nazimabad. This is the second outlet by Chase Value Centre and the seventh addition to the Chase Group. Named ‘Chase Value Centre’ in view of its high value offerings and exceptionally low prices, Chase Value Centre is a complete department store selling garments, shoes, ladies bags, cosmetics, perfumes, ladies fabrics, undergarments, artificial jewellery, toys, crockery, household goods, watches and more at wholesale rates in a comfortable retail environment. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Chase Value Centre CEO Omer Farooq said that the efficient business model coupled with low margins had made it possible for Chase Value Centre to sell its products at the most competitive rates in Pakistan. press release
