Engro donates Rs50 million

KARACHI: Engro Energy Limited – part of Engro Corporation – on Tuesday donated Rs50 million to the government of Sindh’s corona emergency fund, a statement said.

The donation was made in the presence of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah; Ghias Khan, president and CEO of Engro Corporation; and Ahsan Zafar Syed, CEO of Engro Energy Limited (EEL), it added.

The funds donated by EEL reflect the commitment made by Engro Corporation Chairman Hussain Dawood, who had last week pledged a contribution in services, kind and cash of Rs1 billion for the COVID-19 crisis.

Khan said: “These are unprecedented times. For most of us, COVID-19 is the first global crisis and most serious health threat in our lifetime. It is important at this juncture to unite as a nation to tackle this disease. I commend the government of Sindh on making tireless efforts in protecting people and supporting the underprivileged in our society.”

Syed said: “Engro Energy appreciates the efforts of the government of Sindh and the associated organisations who are working relentlessly to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.”

“I am confident that through this donation, we would be able to build and supplement the work being done by the provincial government and associated entities.”