CSR Activities
What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
The term corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to practices and policies undertaken by corporations that are intended to have a positive influence on the world. The key idea behind CSR is for corporations to pursue other pro-social objectives, in addition to maximizing profits.
9th annual summit and awards ceremony called upon companies, people and academia to come closer for corporate social responsibilities and launch coordinated CSR initiatives through active participation of the public. The event organized the other day was supported by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), and many companies/entities from different sectors leading in CSR services. Chairman, Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral Jameel Akhtar shared KPT's CSR works in different sectors mainly upgradation of infrastructure in the city which included construction of roads, bridges and underpasses for better flow of traffic.
More than three billion rupees were spent during Musharraf government on different mega development projects in the city. KPT continued its CSR work in various areas especially the old localities like Kemari and Baba Bhit islands where sewerage and drainage system were not only functional but upgraded along with providing clean drinking water. The Port body had also planned to repair and upgrade with new gadgets the boats of the old fishing communities living at Baba Bhit and other islands.
It was also running hospitals and schools in less developed areas of the city, in addition to many other community development projects. He regretted that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation did not even take responsibility of maintaining the above-mentioned infrastructure projects financed and executed by the Port. Rear Admiral Jameel Akhtar also spoke of the upgradation and new port facilities and other affiliated facilities. 100-year old jetties reconstructed and in second phase KPT was going to develop tourist sites/facilities so that Karachiites could have the best and easily accessible recreation avenues. He expressed his serious concern over worst polluted sea along the city. This pollution included around 6000 gallons of industrial chemicals and sewage of the city along with 14000 tons of solid waste covering about 45 Kms wide belt.