Managing Operations of British High Commission Employees Provident Trust Fund

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        "description": "The British High Commission Staff Provident Trust Fund (in Pakistan) is a contribution-based investment fund with the purpose of making provision for employees in the event of their retirement, or their services coming to an end earlier than retirement age. The Contract shall commence on 16th February 2026 and will be initially for a period of Three (3) years. It will have provision for further Two (2) year extension, subject to satisfactory performance provided by the selected supplier and continued business requirement at the BHC in Islamabad (Pakistan).",
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