Pakistani-owned commercial and industrial equipment supplier Anjum CJI Traders Inc. unbolted its 7th branch in Lubao, Pampanga.
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Philippines Dr. Imtiaz A. Kazi and Lubao Mayor Esmie Pineda served as guests of honor at the opening held Saturday, February 25.
Anjum, owned by Chaudry Irfan Gujjar, has been supplying Japan surplus trucks and equipment since 1995. Other branches are in Subic, Dipolog City, Cebu City, Cagayan City and Davao City.
Also present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony are Lubao Vice Mayor Jay Montemayor, Remedios Barangay Chairman Brenda Paule, and other members of the Pakistan – Filipino community.
According to Ambassador Dr. Kazi, there are about 15,000 Pakistan locals residing in the Philippines.