Corporate Social Responsibility

Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited, an Investment Finance Company established as a joint venture.

Plantation Drive : Jan 2024

Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited commenced the new year with a commendable initiative focused on environmental sustainability. S M Aamir Shamim, Managing Director/CEO of the company, spearheaded a plantation drive in various locations across lower Sindh, including Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, and Tando Muhammad Khan districts. Under the leadership of the Pak Brunei Management, emphasizing the pivotal role of afforestation in mitigating climate change, the team planted the inaugural saplings, setting an example for others to follow. This collaborative effort not only underscores Pak Brunei's dedication to environmental stewardship but also acts as a catalyst for community engagement. This endeavor also aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals, highlighting the significance of corporate social responsibility in addressing urgent environmental challenges. The success of the plantation drive marks a promising stride toward fostering a healthier environment and instilling a sense of collective responsibility for nature.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has played a pioneering role in incorporating environmental risks into overall credit assessment. In 2017, the SBP developed the Green Banking Guidelines (GBGs) for Pakistan’s financial sector with the objectives of establishing a minimum standard to ensure a level playing field for the financial sector and promoting a sustainable business model in Pakistan.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women worldwide. This month-long initiative aims to educate individuals, promote early detection, and support those affected by breast cancer. It involves a collective effort from individuals, businesses, healthcare organizations, and communities to make a positive impact in the fight against breast cancer.In line with our commitment to help raise awareness, Pak Brunei Investment Company organized an awareness session specifically for its female employees.

The session was conducted by Shaukat Khanum's Cancer Awareness Officer, Dr. Amna Iqbal at the organization's premises. By organizing this session, Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of its employees and its dedication to corporate social responsibility. The company not only prioritized the health and awareness of its female workforce but also contributed to the broader mission of raising awareness about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Blood Donation Drive 2023

On September 12, 2023, Pak Brunei, in a commendable collaboration with The Indus Hospital, organized a blood drive hosted at its premises. This initiative demonstrated a strong commitment to the well-being of the community by facilitating the generous act of blood donation.

Such endeavors play a pivotal role in bolstering healthcare services and saving lives, highlighting the significance of corporate social responsibility and community engagement. The joint effort between Pak Brunei and Indus Hospital serves as an inspiring example of how organizations can contribute positively to society's welfare.

MOU Signed with IBA and PBICL

Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited, an Investment Finance Company established as a joint venture between Government of Pakistan and Brunei Investment Agency and the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Country’s renowned higher education institution have partnered with each other to support IBA’s financial assistance program for its financially deserving students. Executive Director, IBA, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi and Managing Director, PBICL, Ms. Ayesha Aziz signed an MOU at the Institute of Business Administration in Karachi. The MOU is for a period of 4 years. Under this MOU, PBICL will set up an annual scholarship fund worth PKR Two Million at the Institute supporting one deserving student at the IBA for the duration of his/her studies.

ACCA Approved Employer

ACCA team officially welcomed Pak Brunei Investment Company to our Approved Employer Programme at a virtual ceremony attended by the leadership of both the organisations.

The ACCA Approved Employer Programme recognises employers’ high standards of staff training and development.

We’ll now be closely working with the team of Pak Brunei Investment Company in creating more opportunities for the ACCA community and will support them with their organisational goals by allowing greater access to ACCA’s future-ready talent, global network & world-class resources.

MOU Signed with Associated Constructors Limited and PBICL for Development of Affordable Housing Projects

Pak Brunei Investment Company Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Awwal Modaraba Management Limited entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Associated Constructors Limited for the purpose of jointly working on real estate development projects, with focus on affordable housing projects. Ms. Ayesha Aziz, Managing Director from Pak Brunei,

Mr. Abid Naqvi, Director ACL, and Mr. Karim Hatim, CEO Awwal Modaraba signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. The MOU underscores the interest of the three parties in ownership, construction, financing and management of affordable housing schemes. The parties bring unique strengths to collaborate together. The Modaraba Fund will own the project creating a new financing structure and removing many hurdles in provision of mortgage finance for ultimate users.

Mr. Abid Naqvi expressed his sentiments on this occasion: “As one of Pakistan’s leading construction company’s ACL is committed to the development of mid to high rise quality affordable housing to serve the needs of the country’s middle-income strata. ACL is delighted to be able to partner with one of Pakistan’s leading DFI’s in jointly pursuing this objective. We look forward to launching a residential project in collaboration with PBICL Group at the earliest.”