Telenor Pakistan Pledges Rs 100 Million for Flood Affectees

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Telenor Pakistan has pledged Rs 100 million in funding and telecommunication services, towards relief and rehabilitation of flood victims. The assistance will be used to facilitate immediate relief efforts and longer term rehabilitation initiatives by Pakistan Red Crescent Society.

Chief Strategy Officer and VP Corporate Affairs, Telenor Pakistan, Aamir Ibrahim said,

“In this hour of need, where millions have been affected by devastating floods across the country, Telenor Pakistan stands by its brethren. We will contribute through donating funds, offering our telecommunication services and volunteering our collective employee efforts towards the rehabilitation of the affectees. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the destruction caused by recent floods. We are sure that this humble effort will help those who need it most.”

Secretary General, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Brig (Retd) Muhammad Ilyas Khan, appreciated Telenor Pakistan’s timely contribution.

He said, “This is a great initiative from Telenor Pakistan and hopefully will also encourage other organizations to contribute in a similar manner. This is a national crisis and everyone needs to do their part by coming forward and extending support.

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