Two young Pakistanis in Dubai hailed and rewarded for their honesty
Pakistani Consulate hailed both expats as 'Heroes'
(Web Desk) – Two young expats working in Dubai were acknowledged, appreciated and awarded by the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai for making the nation proud by their honesty.
Taher Ali, 27, belonging to Chakri village in Sialkot and Shafaqat Khan, 24, from Khanewal district were both lauded for their virtuous act of finding and returning a substantial amount of money and gold lost by their respective owners.
According to Gulf News,Taher Ali, who works as a cleaner with the company ‘ServeU’ found a bag full of gold (15 kg) worth Dh2.5 million in a parking lot in Al Sabkha.
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Ali instantly informed the security guard. He was awarded with Dh 4,000 by his employer and with Dh 3,000 by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority.
‘My father taught me honesty, truth, compassion and how to care for people. I don t want anything that doesn t belong to me, I am happy that I made my country proud. I have been bombarded with congratulatory calls and messages from my friends and family back home,’ added Taher Ali.
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the #RTA, honoured Mr. Taher Ali Maqbool, a cleaning worker in Al Sabkha parking, in recognition of his integrity in delivering a bag containing 15 kg of gold. pic.twitter.com/qw7QZy97pw
— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 27, 2019
Shafaqat Khan, Khaleej times reported, works as a cab driver with National Taxi since 2018 also faced a similar situation when one day some passengers forgot their belongings and cash worth $21,000 in the vehicle. After returning the belongings he was awarded by his company with Dh 1,000.
‘When I dropped off the family at the hotel, I didn t realize they had left their bag in the cab. I later saw the bag full of cash when I was getting ready to go home. I immediately informed the police, and they rewarded me with a mobile phone for my honesty, I would never steal anything. God has given me enough,’ he added.
Pakistani Consulate hailed both expats as ‘Heroes’ for bringing honor to the country’s name. The Consul General, Ahmed Amjad Ali, gave them certificates and trophies in a ceremony organized at the Pakistan s Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday.
‘They are our real heroes who have made Pakistan proud by their ethical conduct, honesty and good behavior. There are many Pakistani nationals like them who have made our country proud. I am sure what we are doing today will continue,’ he added.
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The Consulate General also vowed to reward honest workers and outstanding students in the future.
Edited by: Saadia Ali
