Pakistan Cables signs MoU with Steam Pakistan

Pakistan Cables signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pak Alliance for Math & Science Welfare Trust (PAMS) to partner with employee volunteering through STEAM Pakistan. STEAM Pakistan is a collaboration between the Malala Fund and the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training.
Pakistan Cables will partner with STEAM Pakistan by putting forward volunteers that will promote subjects of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) among students of secondary classes of Government schools through experiential learning.
Pakistan Cables Ltd. is an active advocate of the UN’s sustainable development goals – SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Female Empowerment). Previously rolled out ASCEND, its flagship initiative, to promote science and engineering-related fields by offering scholarships and internships among female students among leading public sector engineering universities of Pakistan. The collaboration for STEAM Pakistan is the second major initiative by the Company illustrating its commitment to youth empowerment.
Pakistan Cables Ltd. Founded in 1953, Pakistan Cables is the premiere and most reputable cable manufacturer in Pakistan. Being the only wire and cable manufacturer listed on the PSX since 1955, it is also a member company of the Amir S. Chinoy group. The company has the largest geographical footprint in Pakistan with a presence in over 180 cities. It is ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified, and various cables type tested by KEMA, Netherlands.
STEAM Pakistan is a collaboration between the Malala Fund and the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training. The overall objective of STEAM Pakistan is to improve the learning outcomes of students enrolled in government schools across the country. The project also aims to develop cognitive and critical thinking abilities among students through targeted sessions and activities, with a particular focus on girls’ education. The Pak Alliance for Maths and Science (PAMS) is the lead implementing partner for STEAM Pakistan, with its head office in Islamabad, STEAM Policy Units in Karachi and Lahore, and a STEAM Policy Unit in Gilgit.
To date, STEAM Pakistan has enabled interactive Safeer sessions directly impacting over 7,500 school children in more than 170 government schools in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Gilgit. Impact activities include inspirational talks, hands-on learning, and career counseling by professionals on a variety of topics such as engineering, space exploration, marketing, mountaineering, climate change, and public policy to trigger their imagination.