Saturday, August 7, 2010

Telecom operator donates Rs 100 Million for flood victims

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): A telecom operator has donated Rs. 100 million in funding and telecommunication services, towards relief and rehabilitation of the flood affectees. At a ceremony, the cheque of the amount was handed over to Secretary General, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Brig. (Retd.) Muhammad Ilyas Khan. Lauding the contribution, Ilyas Khan said that Telenor Pakistan’s timely contribution was a great initiative and hopefully would also encourage other organizations to contribute in a similar manner. This was a national crisis and everyone needed to do their part by coming forward and extending support, he added.
The amount 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 told that in this hour of need, where millions have been affected by devastating floods across country, Telenor Pakistan stands by its brethren.

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