In Islamabad, Dr. Daniel Ritz, CEO and President, PTCL and Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL attended a special event organized to celebrate this occasion. It was largely attended by women management and staff working in zonal offices and PTCL HQ from all departments. PTCL Celebrates International Women Day Across Pakistan with Full Fervor. On this occasion Dr. Daniel Ritz, CEO and President, PTCL, said: PTCL Chief Human Resource Officer, Syed Mazhar Hussain, said: In Lahore, Central Zone of PTCL also organized Women Day event to honour and acknowledge contribution of its female employees to the organization. A distinguishing feature of this activity was the inclusion of other corporate sector female representatives who joined hands with PTCL to actively participate in the celebrations. Naeem Shahbaz ul Haq, Executive Vice President, Business Zone Central, PTCL, said, on the occasion, “At PTCL, we strongly believe that our female workers are playing a pivotal role in our organization’s success. We sincerely value their contribution and strive to provide them with ample opportunities to further excel and stand out. This highly conducive work environment makes PTCL as one of the most preferred places to work for the talented female professionals.” In Karachi, Southern Zone of PTCL organized a ceremony under the same theme, where women shared their success stories belonging to different professions and fields. In addition, doctors shared valuable information and facts on women’s health and its importance for families and society at large. Hyderabad and Sukkur also took the lead to celebrate this special occasion, encouraging women workforce at their offices and showing gratitude for their efforts. As an employer, PTCL provides best possible working environment for its female staff at various regional and zonal offices across the country. Every year this day is given a particular theme, this year it is, ‘Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives’. PTCL, being a forerunner in the country among equal opportunity employers, solemnly believes in gender equality, women rights and respect for women. To name a few, the company provides its women employees the facility to work from home and also accommodates their office timings on a flexible basis for working mothers. Not only that, daycare facilities are also provided at various offices including PTCL HQ, a separate Girls Common Room and an exclusive Gymnasium & Sports Club. Women employees are also provided Pick and Drop facility and are also provided in-house medical services. PTCL sponsored Hajj Scheme has a separate quota for female employees and their Mehram for performing Hajj. All these efforts have resulted in PTCL winning “Women Empowerment Award 2017. Also Read: How to Get a Free Netflix Subscription on Different PTCL Internet Packages
