PTCL signs development initiatives with Huawei

KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies Pakistan to provide learning and development initiatives for its employees, a statement said on Monday.

The MoU aims at facilitating effective learning and development for Ufone and PTCL employees that will enable their fast-paced professional growth and development, it added.

Syed Mazhar Hussain, group chief human resource officer of PTCL and Ufone; deputy chief executive officer of Huawei Technologies Pakistan, Ahmed Bilal Masud signed the agreement.

The ceremony was also attended by Hatem Bamatraf, president and GCEO of PTCL and Ufone, and chief executive officer of Huawei Technologies Pakistan, Mark Meng, along with senior management from both organisations.

Hatem Bamatraf said: “PTCL and Ufone are always committed to embracing innovative and emerging technologies and programmes. Our strategic collaboration with Huawei is yet another step for professional growth and development of our people.”

“I am confident that the initiative will enable our employees to bring greater innovation, efficiency and productivity to the organisation. Employee development is a core strategic priority for PTCL Group, as we consider our employees our greatest asset and will continue to invest in their development in the future,” he added.

Mark Meng said: “We are proud to partner with PTCL and Ufone for this strategic and digital learning and development journey of its employees.”

“We believe that such initiatives that create hi-tech learning opportunities will surely bring positive contribution and effectiveness to the way people work and interact with each other and with customers. As part of its mission, Huawei is aiming to contribute to digital empowerment by building a fully connected and intelligent world,” he added.

The PTCL Group is fully committed to the vision of a Digital Pakistan and endeavors to nurture and strengthen the learning and development skills of its workforce.