Wafi Energy and agencies conduct multi-agency emergency response mega drill to strengthen road safety

6-Jul
Wafi Energy and agencies conduct multi-agency emergency response mega drill to strengthen road safety

Lahore, June 10th, 2026 – Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, in collaboration with, National Highway Motorway Police (NHMP), Rescue 1122, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), ATS and Nestle Pakistan, successfully conducted an Emergency Response Mega Drill at the Lahore–Sialkot Motorway Toll Plaza.

The exercise brought together emergency response teams, transport partners, and government agencies to test preparedness, coordination, and response capabilities in the event of a road transportation emergency. Simulating multiple incident scenarios, the drill covered firefighting, medical emergency response, spill containment, product retrieval, vehicle recovery, and traffic management. Through a coordinated live response, participating organizations evaluated emergency procedures, communication protocols, resource mobilization, and inter-agency collaboration, reinforcing their ability to respond effectively and safely under real-world conditions.

Speaking at the exercise, Muhammad Owais Sultan, Director Manufacturing & Distribution, Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, said, “At Wafi Energy Pakistan, safety remains our main priority. This Emergency Response Drill reflects our commitment to continuously strengthening our preparedness and response capabilities through collaboration with our partners. Exercises like these provide the opportunity to test systems, improve coordination, and ensure that our teams are equipped to respond effectively in challenging situations.”

Imran Shahid, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), NHMP, witnessed the exercise and commended the collaborative efforts demonstrated during the drill. He said “Emergency preparedness is most effective when organizations work together with a shared commitment to safety. This drill demonstrates the importance of collaboration in building response capabilities and protecting lives. We appreciate the efforts of all participating organizations and encourage such initiatives to strengthen emergency management and road safety across Pakistan.”

The event brought together senior representatives from participating organizations, including leadership teams from Wafi Energy Pakistan and its transport partners. Senior management representatives from Rasch Private Limited, Fakhr-e-Khushab Transport Company, Badshah Transport Company, and M. Abbas Logistics attended the exercise, demonstrating a shared commitment to operational excellence, road safety, and emergency preparedness.

Through partnerships and proactive safety initiatives, Wafi Energy Pakistan remains committed to promoting a strong safety culture, enhancing operational excellence, and supporting the development of safer transportation practices across the country.

About Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, majority owned by Wafi Energy Holding Limited (“Wafi Holding”), is the licensee for Shell fuels and lubricants in Pakistan and one of the country’s most established energy partners. In 2024, Wafi Holding acquired an 87.78% stake in Shell Pakistan Limited, marking its entry into the Pakistani market and bringing strategic GCC investment aimed at strengthening the nation’s energy and fuel retail infrastructure. An associated company of Wafi Holding also serves as the sole representative of the Shell brand for fuel stations in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the group’s regional footprint. In Pakistan, Wafi Energy Pakistan operates a network of 680+ Shell retail sites, oil terminal facilities, a lubricants blending plant, and distributes a wide portfolio of global Shell brands such as Helix, Rimula and Advance. As the largest private investor in the White Oil Pipeline operated by Pak-Arab Pipeline Company (PAPCO), and with a legacy dating back to 1947, the company continues to play a pivotal role in supporting Pakistan’s energy development and industrial growth.