KARACHI: Chinese consulate has partnered with the Aman Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, to support their life-saving ambulance programme. The partnership was announced at the launch of a woman empowerment event at Aman Foundation head office on Tuesday. The women empowerment programme at Aman Tech is a female vocational training programme focused to empower women from marginalised communities. Chinese Consul General Wang Yu and Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh information and labour minister, among other supporters of Aman Foundation were present. Speaking on the occasion, Wang Yu said: “We strongly believe in supporting societies we live and work in. China places great emphasis on contributing to the development in Pakistan. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a unit of the One Belt One Road programme, has successfully completed many infrastructure, transport and energy projects in Pakistan. As Chinese industry now increases its presence in Pakistan, it becomes even more necessary for Chinese businesses to contribute to local communities and integrate with them.” He added, “I am pleased to contribute to Aman Ambulances and fully appreciate the remarkable service it is providing to people in Sindh by saving many lives.” He said that China was committed to investing in meaningful causes and working towards a more sustainable future for Pakistan. Sindh Information and Labour Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said that the women empowerment initiative by Aman Foundation would spark a new wave of revolution, adding: “The Sindh People’s Ambulance Service operations in two districts have created positive impact and we are working towards increasing the service throughout the province.” Aman Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Malik Ahmad Jalal said, “I am pleased that Aman’s vision of transforming lives is shared by China and I thank them for their generosity and investment in providing better healthcare services for the citizens of Karachi via the Aman Ambulance service. We look forward to further collaborations with China and expand Aman’s life-saving service to areas where CPEC projects are under implementation.” Published in Daily Times, February 14th 2018.