KARACHI: Carrefour became the only brand within modern retail sector to have received a special recognition of being the 'Best taxpaying Company' at the inaugural Taxpayer Recognition Awards 2021, hosted by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

The award was received by Umer Lodhi, Country Manager of Carrefour Pakistan, from the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Dr Arif Alvi, during a special ceremony hosted at the President House in Islamabad.

While speaking about this recognition, Umer Lodhi, Country Manager of Carrefour Pakistan at Majid Futtaim Retail, said Carrefour total investment in Pakistan currently stands at Rs.9 billion with plans of further expansion to support the local economy. "Over the last ten years, we have significantly contributed Rs 6.5 billion towards local tax collection, while creating thousands of job opportunities for Pakistani workforce and supporting local small businesses through a robust supply chain network. Being a responsible corporate citizen, we remain committed to support the national economy," he added.

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