PTCL reaches out to flood affectees by setting-up medical camps

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is carrying-out relief efforts in the areas hit by recent torrential rains and severe floods by providing medical assistance to the affected people.

The recent floods have affected various regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces. To help the people in the flood hit areas, PTCL in collaboration with local authorities and Pakistan Army has mobilized its resources by setting up medical camps comprising of PTCL doctors and medical staff equipped with necessary medicines and ambulances.

Imran Janjua, General Manager Corporate Communications PTCL, while briefing the media said, “The Company’s medical care teams are currently providing medical relief services in affected areas of Chitral, Peshawar, Jhelum, Larkana and Sukkur. Medical camps have also been established in various remote areas including the remote Reshun village in Chitral, where initial relief services could not reach as the connecting bridge was washed away by flood waves.”

“As a leading national company, PTCL has always been at the forefront while playing its active role as a responsible corporate citizen by creating long term value and also extending support to fellow countrymen affected by natural calamities,” he further added.

In addition to the relief efforts, PTCL special teams are also working round the clock to keep communication links active in the flood hit areas so the people can stay connected to their loved ones.

PTCL is taking all measures to facilitate the people in the affected areas and the company stands with the nation in this hour of need.