KARACHI: SSGC celebrated Pakistan's 74th Independence Day with traditional fervour and enthusiasm. A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Company's Head Office on the morning of August 14. Muhammad Amin Rajput, Acting Managing Director, SSGC hoisted the national flag and joined the senior management and other executives and staff in singing in unison, Pakistan's national anthem.

In his speech on the occasion, the Acting MD said that every Pakistani must pledge to adhere to the Quaid-e-Azam's clarion call of Unity, Faith and Discipline in order to take the country forward. He said that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, this year's Independence Day celebrations have been a subdued affair.

He said that Pakistan has done well to contain COVID-19 after an initial surge. However, if we do not comply with safety measures, the number of cases will rise once again, Rajput observed.

The AMD took the opportunity to salute those frontline soldiers of SSGC who continued to serve their customers despite the lockdown situation. Rajput also paid tribute to those SSGC employees who lost their lives due to Covid-19 and said that their services for the Company will never be forgotten.-PR

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