PTCL announces COVID-19 relief package worth Rs 1.9 billion

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a COVID-19 relief package for the needy people  of the country.

According to a press release, the relief and support package which is estimated Rs 1.9 billion will be disseminated among the poor and needy of the country by company amid COVID-19 epidemic.

The statement said the company authorities have decided to help 25 major cities of the country with relief and support goods.

The company will also provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to country’s National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA).

Earlier, a spokesperson for the PTCL in a press conference had mentioned the company’s initiative to provide hospital beds to various healthcare centres treating the COVID-19 patients.

He said that a major part of the announced monetary package will be spent on improving telecommunication facilities for PTCL customers so that they may remain better and safely connected in these difficult times.

PTCL and Ufone employees have also donated funds from their salaries to the COVID-19 relief and support initiative.