Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited

Statement of Ethics
PTCL is committed to sustaining the utmost level of integrity in business through compliance with the highest standards of ethical conduct which is critical to maintain the trust and credibility with customers, partners, suppliers, and employees. This document outlines these fundamental principles applicable throughout the Company and affirms the commitment of every member of the Company towards upholding of these valued beliefs through their genuine enactment in daily roles and responsibilities. Treating Employees with Respect & Preventing Harassment: All employees will be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace. There wont be any interference for prejudicial reasons. All employees will be entitled to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and expression as long as these do not interfere with the rights of others. No employee will be discriminated against or harassed by means of any action that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment including disparaging remarks based on gender, religious, race, age, disability, political opinion or ethnicity. Compliance with the Law: PTCL employees are to comply with all national and international laws and legal requirements applicable to the Company and abide by the PTCL rules to set an example in corporate ethical behavior, driven by the Companys responsibility and good citizenship. Employees will strictly avoid involvement in activities of any group or individual that unlawfully threatens Company discipline and safety and refrain from attempting to bring political or other pressure/influence directly or indirectly to bear on the authorities in respect of any matter relating to appointment, promotion, transfer, punishment, retirement, or for any other conditions of service of employment. Confidential and Proprietary Information: PTCL employees will take every appropriate action to preserve and enhance the Companys Intellectual Property, while respecting the Intellectual Property rights of others. The proprietary information, under no circumstances shall be disclosed, either during or after employment, without Company authorization to do so. Physical Assets: Equipment, materials and other physical assets of the company will be handled with care and not be misused under any condition. PTCL employees will take all possible steps to ensure the safety and security of these assets under all conditions. They will be utilized for PTCLs business purposes with due authorization. Conflicts of Interest: PTCL employees will always be expected to act in the Companys best interest by basing their decisions and actions purely on the professional business requirements. Personal relationships or benefits will not impact employees judgment or lead to any activity resulting in a conflict of interest. Prohibition of Corrupt Practices: PTCL employees will not demand or accept any kind of bribery, kickback, payoffs or any other illegal or unethical benefits, and will never be involved in any corrupt business practices. The use of Company funds for political contributions to any organization or to any candidate for public office will be strictly prohibited. CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND BUSINESS PRACTICES ACKNOWLEDGMENT By signing below, I acknowledge and certify that I have received, read, and understood PTCL Ethical Conduct and Business Practices. I solemnly declare to comply with the code and conduct of the Company, especially the standards of ethics elaborated above. I understand that failure to comply with the Code may lead to a severe disciplinary action by the Company.

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Employee No: _______________________ Position / Title: _______________________

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(Please sign and return the document and keep a copy hereof for your own record and compliance.)

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