PR: PTCL, being a caring employer, arranged Sports Gala 2017 at F-9 Park, Islamabad, in which employees and their families participated with immense enthusiasm. Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), PTCL, along with other senior executives, staff members and their families participated in the event, which marked the culminating stage of preliminary rounds of Sports competitions held in various cities of Pakistan. The winning teams of badminton, table tennis, squash, lawn tennis and cricket were given prizes and trophies in the Grand Finale.

The event commenced with Tilawat-e-Quran and national anthem. Infused with the company spirit and sportsmanship, cricket matches were played amongst different teams representing Senior Management, Executives and other staff members. A healthy sense of competition fueled an emotionally charged crowd in the serene environment of F-9 Park. A large gathering of PTCL employees, executives and their families witnessed this exciting cricket contest. On the conclusion of matches, prizes were distributed amongst winners of competitions and participating teams. In fiercely contested sports competitions, North Zone emerged victorious, closely followed by Headquarters.

Highlight of the program was variety of fun games for the families of PTCL employees.

Addressing the gathering, CHRO, PTCL, Syed Mazhar Hussain said, “PTCL has always sought to give value to its employees and their families by way of organizing healthy and   entertaining engagement activities. We believe strongly in encouraging our employees to lead a healthy lifestyle. Driven by this unflinching commitment of the Management, this Sports Gala-2017 has been arranged across Pakistan. What distinguishes PTCL from other corporate organizations is ‘unity in its diversity ‘. Employees representing vast array of cultures, ethnicity and geographical background are collectively striving towards common objective of taking PTCL to newer heights of professional and service excellence. As a company, we will continue to engage our employees in morale-boosting healthy activities and affording opportunities to the PTCL family to interact with each other in a pleasant and competitive environment ”.