Bank Alfalah partners with Aga Khan Foundation in flood relief
efforts
Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has
partnered with Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) through a donation of Rs 200 million.
The funds will be utilised by AKF (Pak), and it’s implementing
partners to provide essential health services to populations impacted by floods
in Pakistan.
The partnership’s objective is to tackle the multifaceted
challenges faced by flood-affected communities, addressing their immediate and
long-term needs. The key goals encompass various aspects, starting with
improving the accessibility and utilisation of health services through existing
delivery platforms and mobile outreach services specifically tailored for the
affected populations.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership at the
bank and the foundation. The notables include Hafiz Sherali, President Ismaili
Council for Pakistan, Iqbal Walji, Chairman National Committee AKF, Pakistan
and Akhtar Iqbal, Chief Executive Officer, AKF, Pakistan. From Bank Alfalah
Atif Bajwa, President and CEO, Faisal Farooq Khan Chief Human Resource Officer
and Imran Assad, Head of Branch Operations.
Bank Alfalah’s generous contribution of Rs 200 million
highlights its unwavering dedication to uplift vulnerable communities and
fostering social development. The funds will enable AKF (Pak) and it’s
implementing partners to execute the project efficiently, ensuring the desired
impact on the ground.
Atif Bajwa, President and CEO, said, ‘The partnership with Aga
Khan Foundation exemplifies the shared commitment to uplift and support
vulnerable communities in times of crisis. Together with Aga Khan Foundation,
we are determined to provide essential health services to flood-affected
communities in Pakistan’.
Iqbal Walji, Chairman National Committee of Aga Khan Foundation,
Pakistan said, ‘We are appreciative of Bank Alfalah’s generous donation of Rs
200 million towards the flood relief efforts of the Aga Khan Foundation and the
agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network’.
Source: Business Recorder