Zong Pledges Support for Earthquake Relief in Balochistan in Collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Zong – a China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) company and part of China Mobile, the largest Telecom operator in the world has taken active steps to provide immediate relief to the earthquake victims of Balochistan. In collaboration with the earthquake relief efforts of Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Zong’s CSR activities will focus on the areas that were worst-hit by the earthquake - Labach and Tir Tej Tehsils of Awaran District, Balochistan.

Zong has launched a well-planned strategy to provide fast and effective relief to cover maximum earthquake victims of Baluchistan in the shortest possible time. In the 1st phase, Zong will be sending food relief from Karachi for immediate consumption in partnership with PRCS to the relief camps in Labach. In the 2nd phase, food relief will be sent to Tir Tej Tehsil of Awaran District just before Eid. Pakistan’s cellular network of choice, Zong once again steps up to demonstrate its continued commitment to Pakistani nation at the time of this great affliction and further stresses that the Balochi brothers and sisters in dire need of help have not been forgotten.

Last week, Balochistan was hit by 2 major earthquakes with a gap of four days. The earthquakes with the intensity of 7.7 and 7.2 magnitudes respectively, jolted the Awaran and Kech district of Baluchistan, turning the majority of mud brick houses into rubble in a matter of seconds. According to the latest report issued by PRCS, death toll has reached 376 while the number of injured is estimated to be 824. On a larger scale, an estimated 185,000 people have been affected by the earthquake.

“During this testing time, I want to assure our brothers and sisters in Baluchistan that the people of China stand by their side.” said Mr. Fan Yunjun, CEO of Zong. “One of the reasons why Pakistan and China enjoy strong and mutually beneficial friendship is because both the countries have always exhibited support for each other in times of difficulty. With the large-scale devastation caused in Balochistan, we must boldly face the fact that hundreds of Earthquake victims remain homeless and helpless. Zong understands their plight and the gravity of situation. This is the reason why we have joined hands with the most credible relief organization PRCS to extend a helping hand to those in need. Zong remains resolute and firm in providing effective relief to the earthquake victims.”

Zong has exhibited continued commitment to the social well-being of Pakistanis by always taking a stand for them at the time of difficulty. In the past, Zong also made a dedicated and consistent contribution for the relief of the flood victims of Sindh. By undertaking a wide range of CSR activities on a regular basis, Zong touches not only the lives but the hearts of every Pakistani.