Siemens' "Light for Life" project won the prestigious CSR Award from the Employers Federation of Pakistan at an impressive ceremony in Karachi. The Consul General for the Federal Republic of Germany Hans-Joachim Kiderlen was the chief guest. David Lamotte Officer in charge MULTI, ILO Geneva was also present on the occasion.
In his speech Kiderlen congratulated Siemens on winning the award and said he was happy that a German company had shown such good corporate responsibility with such a good project.
Ashraf W Tabani in his welcome address said that CSR is gaining importance and is an integral part of business activities. He said the federation decided to give two awards in Pakistan one for South and one for North. The award for North he said will be given in Lahore. Khadeeja Balkhi head of the jury for the awards praised the high standard of the seventeen entries received for the award from leading national and multinational companies.
She said she has to state that Siemens entry was the best as it had business connect and made a lasting impact on the lives of the people of Azad Kashmir, who now have light in their lives and the project can provide this facility for 25 years and even more.-PR