KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) organised a solemn ceremony to honour the martyred and injured soldiers who foiled the June 29 terrorist attack on PSX.
Cheques were distributed to support the families that had lost their loved ones during the attack and to security personnel that had been injured. Moreover, cheques were also presented to the men that shot dead the terrorists in the attack as well as all security personnel present on the day.
In addition, the exchange explained how they plan on providing further support to the families that had lost their loved ones.
Speaking on the occasion, PSX CEO Farrukh Khan said, “It took time to properly form a fund. We know this is nothing compared to the value of their life and their contribution not only towards the safety of individuals on premises but the economy and country at large.”
For the family of the martyrs, Khan explained that the PSX is trying to compensate the families on a long-term basis, at least seven to eight years, through the creation of the fund.
Following the cheque distribution ceremony, the event concluded by the unveiling of the plaque in the memory of the brave men that lost their lives in the line of duty.
PSX Board Chairman Sulaiman S Mehdi, Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) Chairman Aqeel Karim Dhedhi and PSBA Secretary General Bilal Farooq Zardi were also present on the occasion.
Khan called the family members of those who were martyred in the attack as chief guests of the occasion.
He stated that Rs20.3 million have so far been gathered for the cause.
Prominent personalities and market entities that contributed to the donation fund included Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, Arif Habib, Ghani Usman, Azneem Bilwani, Imran Haroon, Dawood Jan Mohammad, Dr Fawad Yousuf, Hanif Bawa, Amjad (Pearl Security), Nihal Ali Cassim, Hanif Dar, Iqbal Usman, Amin Tai, Sohail (Topline), Farooq Dar, Abdul Razzaq Kapadia, Qasim Lakhani, Anisur Rehman, Siddique Dalal, YH Securities, Sherman Securities, Darsons Securities, Mohammad Munir Mohammad Ahmed, Khanani Securities, Alfalah Investments, and Al Meezan Investment Management Ltd.
“On behalf of PSX, I welcome you all and feel honoured that the family members of the martyred soldiers are here; these are the family members of the men who died fighting valiantly and courageously to protect us and an important pillar of the economy, Pakistan Stock Exchange, from any harm,” Khan said.
