KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil’s exceptional financial performance
during FY07 paved way for increase in market share thus further consolidating
its leadership in the fiercely competitive market environment.
This was stated by Mr Jalees Ahmed Siddiqi, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, in a presentation to the shareholders at the 31st Annual
General Meeting (AGM) on September 18, 2007. The Chairman, Board of Management,
Mr Pervaiz Kausar, presided.
Mr Jalees Siddiqi informed shareholders that PSO increased its market share
from 65% in FY 06 to 68% in FY 07, thus becoming the only Oil Marketing
Company (OMC) in the country which has gained market share during FY 2007.
Mr. Pervaiz Kausar said that based on performance vs extraneous factors
this has been one of the best years in PSO’s history. “We achieved many
milestones, overcame challenges and set new performance records. Most importantly,
the company met its customers needs to their full satisfaction.”
He emphasized that customer trust is the biggest asset for PSO and praised
the Government of Pakistan for its policies and support, the Board for its
direction, the customers for their faith and shareholders for their continuous
support.
Mr. Siddiqi while highlighting the key achievements, said that the company
during FY 07 added 150 New Vision Retail Outlets to its network, while it
now has 210 stations with CNG facilities. In addition, ‘Zero Lost Workday’
and ‘Zero Accident Rate’ were reported during FY 07, which indicate highest
safety standards being observed.
On Social Responsibility front, PSO helped building of two schools in earthquake
affected area of Mansehra, whereas five more schools are in the pipeline.
In addition to supporting various institutions like Marie Adelaide Leprosy
Centre, The Kidney Centre, JPMC, NICVD, Children Foundation, Marie Stopes
Centre, Chipa Welfare Association, the company also funded an Operation
Theater in Civil Hospital built by Dowite Operations Theatre Society, Mr.
Siddiqi added.
The shareholders appreciated the candid financial disclosures in the Annual
Report 2007 and congratulated PSO management over its excellent performance. |
Mr. Pervaiz Kausar, Chairman, Board of Management,
Pakistan State Oil (PSO), addressing shareholders at the 31st Annual General
Meeting on September 18, 2007. PSO increased its market share from 65% in
FY 06 to 68% in FY 07, thus becoming the only Oil Marketing Company (OMC)
in the country which has gained market share during FY 2007. |