Ijaz Kakakhel Islamabad
Law makers of the upper house of parliament on Tuesday suggested that all oil and gas companies should prioritize skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) head. Those countries who excelled in Skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives were leading the world. By emphasizing these aspects, individuals will initiate a transition towards self-sustainability, ultimately benefiting both Pakistan and its economy.
These suggestions were made during a meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum, which convened by Senator Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmedzai at the Old PIPs Hall, Parliament Lodges. The purpose of the sub-committee meeting was to assess the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives carried out by oil and gas companies, both public and private, in Balochistan.
During the session, seven oil and gas companies presented their initiatives and operations. The presentations commenced with Prime Company, where the officer briefed the committee members on their initiatives and schemes.
Subsequently, officers from Al-Haj Company detailed their expenditures, revealing total spending of Rs.300,000 in the Baska North division and approximately Rs.254,908 in the Potwar South division. Deewan Petroleum offered insights into their spending and schemes from previous years, emphasizing their focus on clean water supply, educational programs, free bus services, and flood relief activities. Similarly, PGNiG (Polish Oil and Gas Company) explained its main CSR deposits, domains, and social welfare programs, highlighting water supply as their primary focus to address scarcity in the areas. The convenor, Senator Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmedzai, recommended that the officers introduce sports into the region.
