Engro and Hercules group contributed RS.1bn to PM relief fund

Mr. Hussain Dawood, on behalf of Engro Corporation and Dawood Hercules Group, has promised Rs. 1 Bn to reduce the spread and impact of the COVID-19 crisis. He admired the efforts of the government and other organizations who have stepped up to this challenge. This contribution will be directed towards at disease prevention, protecting and enabling healthcare professionals, patient care and bolstering livelihoods. As per his instructions, this money is subjected to be spent on; disease prevention, with a major focus on testing and diagnostics, protecting and enabling healthcare practitioners and other key workers, who are at the frontline of the fight against this pandemic, enabling patient care and facilities; and, bolster livelihoods and sustenance of the most deserving in society. The ample donation comes a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the coronavirus relief fund to fight the epidemic and urged the country to donate. Mr. Dawood anticipated that people will unite in this time of crisis and come forth for those who have lost their livelihood due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.