Karachi: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Yaseen Anwar gave away the 5th PCP Corporate Philanthropy Awards to companies that are actively engaged in contributing to social development in the country.
The award distribution ceremony was organised by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) at the Sheraton Hotel, Karachi here on Thursday. Leading businessmen, senior government officials, civil society representatives, donors and media were took part in the event.
At the occasion Yaseen Anwar was present as the Chief Guest. He complemented the business sector for its active engagement in social development initiatives and stated that the figure of PKR 3.3 billion contributed in in-cash philanthropy, for the year 2010, was an impressive number.
Dr. Shamsh Lakha, H.I., S.I., Chairman PCP Board in his welcome address, shared that the annual event, in pursuance of the Centre’s philanthropy agenda, hopes to lend impetus to companies to move forward with greater devotion to meet the social responsibility campaign. PCP instituted the awards to recognise and promote corporate contributions to society. These awards are based on Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy’s research based survey titled ‘Corporate Philanthropy in Pakistan: Survey of Public Listed Companies 2010’. The survey is part of PCP’s ongoing effort to document and encourage corporate philanthropy.
The award winners for 2010 were as follows:
Awardees ranked top 5 for the year 2010 for the highest volume of donations are (1) Pakistan Petroleum Limited (2) Habib Bank Limited (3) Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (4) Engro Corporation Limited and (5) Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim. Awardees ranked top 5 for the year 2010 by volume of donations as a percentage of PBT are (1) Karam Ceramics Limited, (2) Pakistan Services Limited (3) Diamond Industries Limited (4) Askari General Insurance Company Limited and (5) Thatta Cement Company Limited respectively.
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