e-Magazine

ISSUE : JAN 17

Editor’s NoteSoon after the launch of first issue ofe-Magazine ‘Inside The Centaurus’, I wasthrilled to receive the overwhelming responseby the readers. My inbox was flooded withmessages and congratulation emails whichleft me deeply touched. I feel lack of words toexpress my gratitude to the management whoseguidance, cooperation and support stood as astepping stone for the initiation first and then itstimely and successful completion Alhamdulillah.Back to this issue! It consists variety of eventsand provides an insight about all happeningsin The Centaurus. Stay updated, stay tuned!Happy Reading!

Table of Contents Editor’s Note Bike Show Interview of SVP by Geo TV An interview with VP PGCL Quaid’s Day Celebration with Muniba Mazari at Centaurus Mall Christmas Celebration at Centaurus Mall New Year Night Concert Best Employees of The Month An Interview with Ambassador of Maldives Project Visits Promotions/Transfers Safety Exercise Brands

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02Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (SVP)Reporter: New Year is approaching and briningnew hopes. Everyone celebrates it from differ-ent perspective. Today I am here at a very spe- Reporter: What is the basic purpose of today’scial event of bike show at the eve of New Year event?in an iconic mall of Islamabad. We have motor-bike stunt riders with us today who have shown SVP: We are conducting today’s bike show un-stunning stunts. Let’s talk to these bikers boys der the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)and get to know how do they ride these bikes? programme. The purpose of this event is to pro- mote community events which are already verySVP: We start taking Allah SWT name and limited in twin cities. We are glad to see that largewe keep in mind to follow all rules and reg- number of people are coming and enjoying theulations. We also consider riding within the bike show. We will keep trying our best to arrangepremises so that nothing would go wrong. such events for public interests in the days to come.

03 An Interview with Maj Gen (R) Shaukat Sultan Vice President Pak Gulf Construction Pvt. Limited

Q: Briefly tell us about yourself. 04A: I started as Vice President Pak Gulf Con-struction Pvt. Limited on 29th Feb 2016. Havingrich experience in management as well as proj-ect execution and supervision, I think I wouldbe able to contribute positively in PGCL affairs.Q: How did you venture into this industry?A: After retirement from army in 2010, other than the A: We began work in April 2016 and Alhamdulillahmilitary affairs, I also had an experience of managing today we are in a position to hand over plots to themega projects in Cantonment and Garrison. I was of- owners in sector A as well as sector B. By the time, thefered a senior management post in one of the leading owners complete construction of their houses, the util-real estate developer in Pakistan, where I stayed for ity connections would be provided and societies would5 years and I contributed positively in projects under be livable. This may take about 18-24 months. The de-me in that group. That was the time where I got valu- velopment is going at good pace and we are ensuringable experience in town development, designing and quality of work where our customers get not only valueconstruction of high-rise buildings, hotels and other of money but also get value addition in terms of lux-related aspects. That is the experience which is very ury living style and other facilities comparable withhandy to me at my work at PGCL. I find the work in any of development in the country. In the times totown development & construction industry very chal- come, I am sure that Taj Residencia would be a pre-lenging as well as interesting. One feels encouraged ferred destination for anyone to have their dream home.and motivated after seeing something new coming As far as MovenPick hotel is concerned, work seemed toup every next day like plants, trees, flowers growing be a real challenge because the tower has already beenas the building rising, the roads being built. Every- constructed and hotel design is to fit the structure. Butday there is new development and growth which not Alhamdulillah we have overcome this challenge andonly provides a great job satisfaction but at the same achieved not only 5 star but a 5 star deluxe standardtime, it gives new energies to contribute even fur- in the design. We are confident that when executed, itther. This is only industry where one sees the results is going to be not only the top hospitality destinationvery quick and also one gets quality tested through its in the country but also a flagship hotel of MovenPick.use as well as weather and environment challenges.Q:Inyouropinion, howshould anorganization function?A: The study of management when seen in an his- Q: What is your motto of life?torical perspective has flown out of military which are A: I have taken my motto of life from our Book ‘Qu-oldest system in the world with industrialization and ran’. Same has been envisioned in Harvard Business Re-growth of private sector. The management sciences view’s level 5 leadership where they talk of five traits;have been further refined and now teach the modern triumph of humility, fierce resolve, take the blame andtechniques of many even to the military. In my opin- give credit to your team, quickly mounting and dis-ion, the basic principles for any organization for which mounting from your bus and successive planning.it should function are enshrined in the managementprinciples. Where the aspects of justice, merit, pro- Q: Message for employees?fessional competence and character are upheld. The A: My message to my employees is that Consider your-organization would meet any challenge and come out self part of this company. You must know that growth ofsuccessful. This had always been my principle when- company is actually your growth because employee andever I am running management in any organization. company grow together.Q: Your experience about raising of Taj Residenciaand MovenPick hotel?

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Q: Tell us about yourself briefly?A: I am a career diplomat in service from Colombo, one thing my colleagues come and stay with me inSrilanka and this is my second posting in Pakistan. summers because of centrally air conditions system.Q: Please share your experience living in Pakistan in Q: Why have you given preference in staying at Cen-general and Islamabad in particular? taurus Residencia?A: When I was posted here I had a different perspec- A: When I was posted here, I was looking for an apart-tive about Pakistanis being extremist and radicalized. ment for my residence. I selected the Centaurus Resi-But my perception has been changed after coming dencia due to its uncompromising security measures.here. I have found Pakistani people very loving and Being deplmate I am 100% Satisfied on safty and se-hospitable and it’s safer than anywhere else around the curity at the Centaurus Residencia. I must say, living atworld. I am enjoying living here more than I used to Centaurus Residencia is more secured than life at Co-be at Colombo. lombo. Q: How’s your experience of shopping at The Centau-Q: How many places of Pakistan you visited and rus mall?which place you liked most? A: The easy access to stores in mall for daily groceryA: I am here since last year and I have visited Swat, is more than a blessing. My kids enjoy to be in fun cityMurree and Bhurban. I liked Swat very much as it is and food court in mall is another lucrative feature ofalso known as “Switzerland of South Asia”. The natu- living here.ral beauty, cool breeze, the fragrance in air; all make itworth visiting. Q: How do you compare Centaurus Residencia facili- ties with similar kinds of facilities in the world?Q: What are your hobbies? A: I have been to Malaysia, Hawaii and many otherA: I prefer Fishing and gardening in my free Time. places and I must say it has a standard living not less than any 5 star hotel. Needs are fully as per Internation-Q: How do you find yourself staying in The Centau- al standard living. It’s more like a service apartment butrus Residencia? one enjoys luxury of home.A: I am more than 100% satisfied with state-of-theartliving in the Centaurus Residencia. It is more than Q: What message you want to give to your fraternityliving in a service apartment. The uninterrupted about The Centaurus Residencia?power supply, dedicated entrances, efficient staff, spec- A: This is a wonderful place to live in Islamabad. For aified car parking, constant water supply system, heat- diplomat who gets posted for 2-3 years I am confidenting system, spectacular view of the city and margal- on security and highest quality services they offer.la hills make it worth living the life. I must tell you

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19 EMBASSY SECURITY TEAM VISITS THE CENTAURUS

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21 VISITS AT CENTAURUS

Promotions/Transfers 22Sharjeel Qureshi joined The Muhammad Mushtaq Shah joined TheCentaurus Mall on 22nd June 2009 as Food Centaurus Mall on 27 Feb 2013 as SecurityCourt Manager. During his career, he re- Supervisor in security department. He re-ceived a certificate in Ramadan 2016 and ceived a training certificate in 2015 for hisalso received an award in Aug 2016 for his exceptional services and also received hon-exceptional services. Recently he was pro- esty award on 02 Jan 2017. He was recentlymoted to Deputy Manager Operations. promoted to Assistant Manager Operations and transferred to Operations department.Sardar Khalil ur Rehman joined The Cen- Sardar Danish joined The Centaurus Malltaurus Mall on 3rd April 2013 as Se- on 27th October 2014 as Site Inspector.nior safety officer. Recently he was trans- Recently he is transferred to Operation de-ferred to manager Safety & Food Court. partment as Assistant Manager Operations.

Activities23 FIREFIGHTING TRAINING AT EMRGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY (RESCUE 1122), LAHORE

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