Warid Telecom joined hands with the Government College University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust (GCU EFT) to support education and donated the trust Rs 1,000,000. Warid Telecom Director Sales and Distribution Amer Aman Khan handed over the cheque to GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman at a graceful ceremony at the GCU Syndicate Committee Room.
GCU EFT Executive Committee Secretary Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt, Director Facilities Yousaf Bashir and Warid officials also attended the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion Director Sales and Distribution Amer Aman Khan said "Warid strongly supports education and higher education in Pakistan and our gift to the GCU is one part of this important programme. Education is the foundation of a healthy society and Warid telecom believes that innovation in the telecom sector can make it easier and simpler to bring this essential service to Pakistanis of all ages and walks of life."
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that the recent economic crunch has greatly affected the institutions of higher learning in Pakistan and there is a dire need that noted companies like Warid should come forward and support quality education in Pakistan. He further added: "GCU is the only public sector university in Pakistan which has an active endowment fund giving scholarships to deserving students."