Hashoo Foundation, the sustainability arm of Hashoo Group, received the CSR award in the ‘Community Impact’ category for its key role in empowering communities across Pakistan through multifaceted initiatives spanning education, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, training and advocacy for over 35 years. Zulfiqar Malik, General Manager, Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi received the award at the 13th annual CSR Awards ceremony organized by The Professionals Network in Karachi.
Established in 2011, the CSR Awards is a major recognition platform under the leadership of The Professionals Network and celebrates the significant contribution of corporations and NGOs to the socio-economic upliftment of Pakistan.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2024 is the most prestigious IPO (Intellectual Property Rights Organization) registered and copyrighted corporate social responsibility awards program.
Abdul Waheed, CFO of Hashoo Foundation, shared his thoughts on this prestigious award: “Our mission has always been to create lasting change in underserved communities and empower them to live empowered and sustainable lives. We are honored by this recognition from the Network of Professionals and will continue to expand our reach to enlighten as many lives as possible.”
Hashoo Foundation serves disadvantaged communities through humanitarian and capacity-building approaches across the country, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Foundation makes a concerted effort to promote positive change in climate change, entrepreneurship, economic growth and social sector development through collaboration with the public sector, academia, national and international networks and private sector entities.
Hashoo Group is a Pakistani premium conglomerate with a diversified business portfolio spanning both national and international markets. The group owns and operates the Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts and PC Legacy & Hotel One brands in Pakistan and has business interests spanning the IT, investment, travel & tourism and real estate sectors.