In this Issue

Bimonthly Newsletter of Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd.

Issue - 4 | Jul - Aug 2019 - XXI

Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. Corporate Office: 23-T, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan. UAN: (+92 42) 111 46 46 46, Fax: (+92 42) 35778770

Regional Office: Suite # 209, 2nd Floor, Park Towers, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan. Tel: (+92 21) 35290201-4, Fax: (+92 21) 35290205 www.gno.com.pk

For queries/feedback, please write to us on: salman.fazli@gno.com.pk

• GOCelebratesPakistan’sIndependenceDay 2

• GOEmployeesDemonstrateSolidarity 2 withPeopleofKashmir

• FireFightingTrainingSessionatGOSahiwal 3

• BestZMoftheQuarter 3

• SarsabzPakistan 3

• HighProfileImpact 3

• JoinersandOutgoingTeamMembers 3

• GOEyeingElectricVehicle(EV)Market 4

• NaegleriaFowleri:SymptomsandPrecautions 4

go Hub Terminal has been successfully commissioned after OGRA’s approval, with a total storage capacity of 9,900MT (HSD) and 2,770MT (MS). The company has also been granted permission to commence marketing activities in Balochistan. This is a major milestone in GO’s journey towards becoming a leading OMC in the country as now the Company has presence in all the provinces in terms of storage infrastructure and retail network.

GO Hub Terminal Commissioned

GO signed an MoU with Nuway to set up charging stations for EV - Electric Vehicles Continued on page 4

Retail Outlet Inaugurated in FaisalabadA new Retail Outlet was inaugurated on August 2,

2019 on Sargodha Road in Faisalabad. GO’s vision is to have 1,000 retail outlets all over Pakistan by 2021 for which the company is rapidly expanding its footprint.

Fiaz Retail Outlet is GO’s 477th site. It offers state-of-the-art fuelling and allied facilities in Faisalabad.

GO Celebrates Pakistan’s Independence DayA cake-cutting ceremony was held at GO to celebrate Pakistan’s

Independence Day on August 14. On this occasion, GO office was decorated with green and white buntings and baloons. Pakistan flag was a prominent part of the décor. The atmosphere inspired a truly national spirit for GO management and employees.

All the staff members congratulated each other on the occasion and were treated to a sumptuous lunch befitting the occasion.

As a national oil marketing company, GO has always upheld its commitment to serve Pakistan and its people. The company works to uplift the nation’s motor transport industry by providing the best quality gasoline and motor oil products. This is how GO cares for the wellbeing of all those who live in Pakistan.

Every year, Pakistan’s Independence Day gives an opportunity to GO to renew its pledge as a company that follows the best business practices and works for the glory of the country at every step.

GO Employees Demonstrate Solidarity with People of Kashmirgo stands solidly with the Pakistani nation in its expression of solidarity with the Kashmir cause and the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

Every employee of the company across the country conscientiously observed Kashmir Hour as announced by Mr. Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

GO Corporate Office, Lahore.

GO Kotlajam Depot.

GO Regional Office, Karachi.

GO Sarai Naurang Depot.

GO Mahmoodkot Terminal.GO Daulatpur Depot.

2

33

Fire Fighting Training Session at GO Sahiwal DepotA Fire Fighting Training Session was conducted on June 20,

2019 at GO’s Sahiwal Depot. The session was attended by all management staff and workers. It created awareness about fire hazards and laid emphasis on the importance of how various Fire Fighting systems are used.

Those present at the training session were introduced to such fire fighting equipment as jockey pumps, electricity-driven pumps and diesel-driven pumps. Participants were shown electrical panels of jockey pumps, electricity-driven pumps and diesel-driven pumps.

Information was also shared at the training session about the operation of each of the pumps, such as switching on/off and auto/manual systems.

Participants were also asked to keep an eye on the pipeline pressure during operation of the pumps. They were especially made aware about those fire-fighting pipeline valves that operate during emergency situations.

High Profile Impact

Talha Waheed, GO Brand

Ambassador, won 2nd position in the 40+ Chairman JCSC All Pakistan National Ranking Tennis Tournament that was played in Karachi.

As GO Brand Ambassador, Talha Waheed represents the GO brand at important corporate and other events and meets leading personalities. This builds a strong impact for GO in the corporate and high profile world.

Joiners

Sr.No. Name Designation

1 Jamil Saeed Qureshi Manager - SAP Basis

2 Muhammad Jameel Executive - Engineer

3 Muhammad Executive - Sales & Shahab Ahmad Marketing

4 M Mudeser Khalid Executive - Engineer (Contractual)

5 Jahanzaib Jamil Officer - Operations

6 Mirza Muhammad Officer - Finance Arslan Aslam

7 Uzair Akmal Officer - Back Office Support

Outgoing team members

Sr.No. Name Designation

1 Taimoor Masood Executive - Sales & Marketing

2 Zeeshan Shamim Officer - Operations

Best ZM of the Quartergo Best Zone Manager for the second quarter of 2019 (April – June) was Mr. Hamd Shakeel from the Karachi Zone. The company recognizes his efforts and extends its felicitations to him.

Sarsabz Pakistango in collaboration with Punjab’s Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA), has distributed and planted 20,000 saplings in educational institutions, hospitals and rural health centres in Sahiwal. These saplings were prepared at the GO Nursery established at Renala Khurd under the auspices of DGM Security & External Affairs. The Nursery aims to produce 50,000 saplings in each season and contribute to the Sarsabz Pakistan Drive.

Dr. Zubair Aslam, (AMS Admin) along with Mr. Nadeem Anjum (Sanitary Inspector),

planting saplings provided by GO Nursery at DHQ Hospital, Sahiwal.

What is Naegleria fowleri and how does one get infected by it?

Naegleriais is an amoeba (single-celled living organism) which is commonly found in warm freshwater (eg. lakes, rivers and hot springs) and soil. Only one species (type) of Naegleria infects people which is known as Naegleria fowleri, (Primary Amoebic Menoingoenecphalitis).

Naegleria fowleri infects people when water containing the amoeba enters the body through the nose. This typically occurs when people go swimming or diving in warm freshwater, like lakes and rivers. The Naegleria fowleri amoeba then travels up the nose to the brain where it destroys the brain tissue. Diseases or conditions caused are known as Naegleriasis.

Naegleria Fowleri: Symptoms and Precautions

One cannot be infected with Naegleria fowleri by drinking contaminated water. In very rare instances, Naegleria infections may also occur when contaminated water from other sources (such as inadequately chlorinated swimming pool water or contaminated tap water) enters the nose, for example when people submerge their heads or cleanse their noses during religious practices, and when people irrigate their sinuses (nose) using contaminated tap water.Symptoms of Naegleria fowleri

Initial symptoms of Naegleria fowleri start about 5 days (range 1 to 9 days) after infection. The initial symptoms may include headache, fever, nausea or vomiting. Later symptoms can include stiff neck, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures, and hallucinations. After the start of symptoms, the disease progresses rapidly and usually causes death within about 5 days (range 1 to 12 days).How can Naegleria fowleri be prevented

The only certain way to prevent a Naegleria fowleri infection due to swimming is to refrain from water-related activities in warm freshwater. Personal actions to reduce the risk of Naegleria fowleri infection should focus on limiting the amount of water going up the nose.

go, the fastest growing oil marketing company, signed an MoU with Nuway, a South Korean company at the GO head office in Lahore on August 29, 2019.

In collaboration with Nuway, GO will be setting up charging stations for EV - electric vehicles - in major cities and on highways all over Pakistan.

Electric vehicles are considered to be the future of road transportation and most developed countries around the world have already announced their electric vehicle policies.

It is expected that the sale of conventional fossil fuel vehicles will be gradually reduced and 30 – 50% vehicles will be EVs, running on electric

battery power by the end of 2030. Auto manufacturers in Pakistan are also aligning their production

facilities to EVs and the Pakistan government is actively working on drawing up a national policy on Electric Vehicles.

Use of EVs will decrease environmental pollution and reduce the nation’s fuel import bill.

Since electric vehicles are already becoming a part of Pakistan’s transportation mix, GO intends to join the value chain of EVs by developing a charging infrastructure and battery swapping stations (BSS) across its growing network of retail outlets.

GO Eyeing Electric Vehicle (EV) Market

4

55

6

7

7

7

6

6

6

6

5

5

5

XXI 42019