LAHORE, Sept 24: Chairman ChenOne Group Chaudhry Muhammad Ashfaq has said that ChenOne Group is playing a vital role in introducing high-quality Pakistani products to international markets while also undertaking significant initiatives for the welfare of underprivileged segments of society.

He was speaking as chief guest at a ceremony held on Thursday to celebrate the conferment of the Sitara-i-Imtiaz on ChenOne Group Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq.

Chaudhry Muhammad Ashfaq said ChenOne Group had established modern cardiology and liver transplant facilities, advanced diagnostic laboratories and free stitching centres in Toba Tek Singh to equip women with vocational skills. He added that scholarships and employment opportunities were also being provided to thousands of unemployed youth.

He said ChenOne had established a strong reputation in international markets by introducing modern and innovative designs in the furniture and garments sectors, contributing to Pakistan’s industrial production and export potential.

The ceremony was presided over by former Corps Commander Lieutenant General (retd) Ghulam Mustafa.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen (retd) Ghulam Mustafa said the Makkah Agreement would play an important role in strengthening the region’s security corridor, while Saudi Arabia was emerging as a central player in evolving regional strategic partnerships.

He said Pakistan remained committed to sustainable peace while fully safeguarding its national security interests. He added that a new global order was emerging following the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and Pakistan was closely monitoring developments and remained fully cognizant of their potential implications.

Mian Kashif Ashfaq said ChenOne and the Pakistan Furniture Council were playing an important role in strengthening the national economy through modernisation, innovation and the production of globally competitive products.

He said ChenOne was also providing internship and practical training opportunities to thousands of students from leading institutions, including Lahore College for Women University, the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design and the University of Home Economics. The initiative, he added, was aimed at enabling young people to acquire practical skills in modern design and related fields in line with international standards.

Chairman Discover Pakistan Dr Qaiser Rafique and Denmark-based Global Business Development Leader Mian Tariq Javed attended the ceremony as guests of honour.

Later, Dr Waqar Chaudhry Arain, founder and co-founder of the Arain Luminaries Club, and Mian Faiz Bakhsh presented a special commemorative shield to Mian Kashif Ashfaq.