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Muzaffargarh, April 24, 2007: Children present bouquets to Principal Officer Bryan Hunt and Public Affairs Officer Kathleen Eagan on their arrival at a charity clinic run by AES Lal Pir Thermal Power Station, Mahmud Kot, Muzaffargarh.
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Muzaffargarh - Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate Lahore Bryan Hunt today visited a health clinic established and run by AES Lal Pir (Pvt.) Ltd., Muzaffargarh, and said he was pleased that it had provided “free health services to over 45,000 residents of South Punjab since its inception.” Consulate Public Affairs Officer Kathleen Eagen accompanied him.
“AES’ generous donation of 10 school buildings, its tree-plantation efforts, and provision of free eye treatment to local patients serve as outstanding examples of how American private-sector businesses are supporting local Punjabi communities,” Hunt said.
AES Lal Pir (Pvt.) Ltd., Mahmud Kot, established the charitable clinic in 2003 as part of its Social Responsibility Program. Headquartered in the U.S., AES Corporation is one of the world’s leading power companies, generating and distributing electric power in 26 countries including Pakistan.
“This clinic serves the basic health requirements of a community comprising around 100 villages,” said Naveed Ismail, President & CEO AES Lal Pir/Pak Gen while briefing Mr. Hunt about the charitable works undertaken by AES. In addition, AES has electrified 24 villages in the vicinity; erected five bridges; built 24 kilometers of farm-to-market roads; and donated a building to the Punjab Government for Vocational Training Institute.
“We have repaired and enhanced facilities in 21 additional schools and sponsored hundreds of students by paying for their schooling and school supplies. In addition, we have arranged seven Free Eye Camps which has resulted in 946 successful eye operations,” he said.
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