Business giant Engro has announced it would be pledging Rs1billion to the prime minister’s relief fund for coronavirus.
“Mr Hussain Dawood, today, on behalf of Engro, Dawood Hercules and his family pledged a contribution in services, kind and cash of PKR 1 billion for the short, medium and long-term,” a statement read.
The statement further said Dawood was committed to helping solve some of the most pressing issues of our time.
“It incumbent upon us to serve our nation best when it needs us most. These are our fundamental values, that continue to be at the core of what we strive to achieve. We must work on several fronts concurrently. The need of the hour is to target on reducing the spread and impact of this virus.”
Mr. Hussain Dawood, today, on behalf of @EngroCorp, @DH_Corp and his Family have pledged PKR 1 billion, along with a contribution of services to combat COVID-19. #CoronaVirusPakistan#CoronaFreePakistan#COVIDー19#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
Read the full press release here: pic.twitter.com/UxPW21UrHm— Dawood Foundation (@DawoodTdf) April 2, 2020