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Company expects all its employees to perform trust, The Kidney Centre, Nowshera Lions Club, The
services with integrity and professionalism. Lahore Hospital Welfare Society, WWF Pakistan, IBP
Fundamental to this is the adoption of a ‘zero School of Special Education and various local
tolerance’ approach to all forms of corruption and NGO’s.
misrepresentation.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY

The Company actively participates in various social
work initiatives as part of its corporate social
responsibility. Being a conscientious member of the
corporate community, the Company contributes
generously to various social and charitable causes
including towards health, education and social
sectors. In the past, the Company has worked for the
rehabilitation of flood affectees and IDPs. The
Company has worked with many reputable
organizations and NGOs.
Rural Development Programs & Employment of
Special Persons
The Company takes care of people living in its
vicinity through regular donations for development of
household, education and medical facilities. Being
an equal opportunity employer the management
encourages hiring workforce from local vicinity and
employment of less privileged and special persons
are also considered.

BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER
RECOVERY POLICY
The Board of Directors has approved and
continuously reviews the IT Policy and Business
Continuity Plan of the Company. The management
has arranged offsite data storage facilities. All the key
records are being maintained at different locations.
Employees are aware of the steps required to be taken
in case of any emergency.
Community Investment & Welfare Schemes
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
The Company invests in community and welfare
schemes through generous donations to education Being a responsible corporate citizen, the Company
remained committed to continuous improvement in
system and free medical dispensary for neighboring Health and Safety aspects. The production facility
community. In this regard, the Company has financed remained fully compliant with industry standards and
a school in Shaidu village in collaboration with The safety requirements. The Company has also obtained
Citizens Foundation. the certification of ISO 14001 : 2004.

National Cause Donations
The Company has always stood by the people of
Pakistan in their hour of need and shall always
continue to do so. In the past, the Company has given
generous donations for the rehabilitation of flood
affectees and IDPs.

Details of Charity Account
During the year the Company made a donation of
Rs. 8.7 million. The main focus of the Company was
on education and health. The major recipients of the
donations include Aga Khan University Hospital,
Edulji Dinshaw Road Project Trust, Ummah Welfare

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