Descon, a multinational conglomerate headqurtered in Pakistan, along with the Shaukat Khanam Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) on Monday organised a daylong session at its Lahore offices to raise awareness about breast cancer. The SKMCH is the largest cancer hospital in Pakistan and is also home to the largest radiation oncology centre in Pakistan. A strong believer in community service, Descon has a long history of corporate social responsibility (CSR). They have been active in both raising awareness and conducting drives for various issues affecting the nation. This drive is a reflection of Descon’s continuing contributions to society and to the well-being of their employees. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Qureshi, CHRO Descon Engineering said, “Breast cancer causes 40,000 deaths every year. “As an organization that is both dedicated to helping our community and a significant employer of women, we believe that it is our responsibility to raise awareness about the issue.” More than 60 female Descon employees were part of the session on breast cancer presented by SKMH representatives. Descon is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Pakistan operating four major business: engineering, power, chemicals and inspection. They are also actively engaged in fulfilling corporate social responsibility through various initiatives. Published in Daily Times, November 13th 2018.