KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) has organised its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference for Punjab, bringing together senior representatives of exploration and production (E&P) companies, government officials, corporate leaders and other stakeholders to highlight the industry’s contribution to community welfare and sustainable development.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The conference featured presentations by E&P companies showcasing their CSR initiatives in education, healthcare, clean drinking water, skills development, community infrastructure and environmental sustainability in their respective areas of operation.
Addressing the conference, Nasir Khan, Chief Executive Officer of KPOGCL and President of PPEPCA’s Corporate Affairs Committee, highlighted the importance of responsible corporate engagement and coordinated social investment.
He acknowledged the efforts of E&P companies to address community needs and improve public services, emphasising the need to strengthen existing facilities and ensure the continuity and sustainability of development projects.
PPEPCA Secretary General Ibrar Khan highlighted the association’s role in promoting collaboration among member companies and providing a platform to share experiences and best practices.
He stressed that corporate social investments should translate into lasting improvements in the lives of local communities, particularly those in remote and underserved areas.
Participants recognised the E&P sector’s efforts to complement public-sector development programmes through investments in essential services. The conference also provided an opportunity for industry representatives and government officials to discuss ways to strengthen coordination and improve the effectiveness of CSR initiatives.
PPEPCA thanked the participating companies, government officials and other stakeholders for their contributions.
The conference concluded with an emphasis on sustained partnerships to ensure that the development of Pakistan’s energy resources also delivers meaningful benefits to communities in the areas where these resources are located.
