Faysal Bank Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with “Dining in the Dark”
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan, organised a ‘Dining in the Dark’ experience to foster greater compassion and awareness for individuals living with permanent blindness.
Held in partnership with Khaas Foodz, the initiative aimed to raise awareness and provide banking professionals with a firsthand experience of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Mr. Monis Mirza, Head of Human Resources, FBL said, “On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we at Faysal Bank reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual’s abilities are valued and celebrated. True progress lies in empowering diverse talents, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities for all to thrive. The ‘Dining in the Dark’ experience is a step towards raising awareness and building understanding for a more inclusive future.
Moving forward, we aim to implement further initiatives that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.”
Dining in the Dark experience served as a meaningful step towards fostering a culture of inclusion and understanding at Faysal Bank. Organized in collaboration with Khaas Foodz, a kitchen that empowers persons with disabilities, it highlights the Bank’s dedication to promoting diversity, fostering inclusion, and creating equitable opportunities for all.
About Faysal Bank Limited (FBL):
Faysal Bank Limited is one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, offering a wide range of Shariah-compliant products and services across retail, corporate, and investment banking. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, FBL continues to provide its customers with exceptional banking experiences.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2024/12/02/faysal-bank-marks-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-with-dining-in-the-dark/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
