PESHAWAR: MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B.V. has officially handed over two state-of-the-art, fully equipped ambulances to the districts of Hangu and Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This initiative forms a core component of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and aims to strengthen emergency medical response and improve healthcare accessibility across the province.
Ikram Ullah Khan, KP Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Tribal Affairs), was chief guest of the handing over ceremony.
During the event, Ali Murtaza Abbas, Regional Vice President of MOL Group, formally handed over the keys to provincial authorities in the presence of senior government officials and company representatives.
The newly provided ambulances are intended to bridge critical gaps in rapid-response medical care for underserved areas, enabling residents of remote parts of Hangu and Karak to reach essential healthcare facilities during the “golden hour” of medical emergencies.
Speaking on the occasion, Ikram Ullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said, “Reliable emergency transport is often the deciding factor in saving lives. We value this contribution from MOL Pakistan, as it directly addresses a critical need within our healthcare network. This collaboration sets a strong example of how the private sector can align with government priorities to uplift local communities.”
Ali Murtaza Abbas, Regional Vice President, MOL Group, added, “Our presence in any region is defined by the positive footprint we leave behind. By reinforcing healthcare infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we are fulfilling our responsibility as a trusted energy partner. The health and safety of our host communities remain as important to us as our operations.”
Zsolt Adam Laszlo, CEO of MOL Pakistan, stated that for the company, these ambulances symbolise a deep-rooted partnership with the people of Hangu and Karak.
“We are not merely providing equipment; we are strengthening a vital safety net for the communities we serve,” he said, adding that MOL Pakistan remains committed to sustainable social investments that create long-term, tangible improvements in quality of life.
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