PAK ELEKTRON LTD.

Internship Report

UMAIR ALI
I.T Department
PAK Elektron Limited

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 Statement of Submission

This is to certify that MR.UMAIR ALI has successfully completed internship period in IT
department.

My supervisor
Mr. MUHAMMAD IMRAN KHALID
Network Administrator, PEL
Lahore

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 Acknowledgement

I would like to thank ALLAH ALMIGHTY, who blesses and guides me with
the light of knowledge which helps me to escape out of dark corners
opening my mind to broad horizon of valuations.

In particular to this report effort, I am honored to acknowledge my

immediate boss Mr. Muhammad Imran Khalid, Who counseled me

through the complicated parts of internship?

In the end I would like to thank them all who trust in me and having that
faith in me that makes me go on and on.

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 Executive Summary

This report is written in fulfillment of the requirement by PEL to complete an internship.

In this report I am expected to explain the tasks performed by me and the hurdles
which I faced during their accomplishment. Then I am supposed to identify the loop
holes in the operations of PEL IT System Support on operating under IT Department. In
the end I am required to give recommendations.

During my internship at PEL I found working is effective and efficient there is still room
for improvement, to achieve good organizational effectiveness. .

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 Group Profile
In 1948, the Saigols migrated from Calcutta and initiated their business in Lyallpur
(later named to as Faisalabad), the textile city of Pakistan, under the banner of
Kohinoor Industries Limited.

Kohinoor Textile Mills

The Saigols set up the first major textile unit - The Kohinoor Textile Mills under the
umbrella of Kohinoor Industries Limited. The Kohinoor Textile Mill has state-of-the-art
quality control from raw material to finished product manufacturing. Its laboratory is top
rated amongst the best laboratories in Pakistan for testing of textile raw materials, other
inputs and yarn.

Initial Capacity 25,000 spindles

Current Capacity 71,648 spindles

Pak Elektron Limited (PEL)

In 1978, the Saigol Group of Companies purchased major shares of Pak Elektron Limited. At
that juncture, the company was only manufacturing transformers and switchgears. With the
Saigols in management, PEL started expanding its product range by entering into Air
Conditioner manufacturing.

The PEL Group comprises two divisions

 Appliances Division
 Power Division

Appliances Division

PEL’s Appliances Division is the flag carrier of the Saigol Group. This Division of PEL
consists of home appliances manufacturing.

In 1981, PEL window type air conditioners were introduced in technical collaboration
with General Corporation of Japan.

In 1986-87, the company started manufacturing of refrigerators in technical

collaboration with M/s IAR-SILTAL of Italy.

In 1987, PEL deep freezers were also introduced in technical collaboration with M/s
Ariston of Italy.

In 2006, the Company has started manufacturing of split type air conditioners of various
capacities as the customer choice has shifted from window type to split type air
conditioners. The product has received good response from the market, which
encourages the company to multiply its production in the coming years.

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Power Division

PEL Power Division is one of the major electrical equipment suppliers to WAPDA & KESC.
Since 1956 the company manufactures transformers, energy meters, switchgears, kiosks,
compact stations and shunt capacitor banks. PEL also has had the privilege of getting its
equipment approved and certified from well-reputed international consultants such as

Preece, Cardew and Rider, England

Harza Engineering Company, USA

Snam Progeti, Italy

Societe Dumezm, France

Miner & Miner International Inc. USA

Ensa, France

Pak Elektron Limited alone has a turnover of over 180 million US Dollars.

Saritow Spinning Mills & Azam Textile Mills

In 1987, the Saritow Spinning Mills and Azam Textile Mills were established under the
banner of Saigol Group of Companies. Saritow Spinning Mills is a spinning unit with
25,440 spindles capacity. Facilitated with the most modern and efficient Japanese and
European machinery, its knitted yarn is renowned in the Far East and Europe for its
fine quality. Azam Textile Mills is reputed for its carded and combed yarn, which is quite
popular for premier knitting and weaving.

Kohinoor Power Company Limited

In 1991, the first power unit commissioned in Pakistan, in the Private sector, was
Kohinoor Power Company Limited. Its present production capacity is 15 MW.

Kohinoor Energy Limited

1995, another power unit, Kohinoor Energy Limited, was established. Kohinoor Power
Limited is a 120 MW power plant located on the outskirts of the city of Lahore. This
project has an annual turnover of $80 million.

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 PEL Profile
Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) is the pioneer manufacturer of electrical goods in Pakistan.
It was established in 1956 in technical collaboration with M/s AEG of Germany. In
October 1978, the company was taken over by Saigol Group of Companies. Since its
inception, the company has always been contributing towards the advancement and
development of the engineering sector in Pakistan by introducing a range of quality
electrical equipments and home appliances and by producing hundreds of engineers,
skilled workers and technicians through its apprenticeship schemes and training
programmes.

The company comprises of two divisions:

Appliances Division

Power Division

APPLIANCES DIVISION

This Division of PEL consists of appliances manufacturing.

PEL Air Conditioners

PEL window-type air conditioners were introduced in 1981 in technical collaboration

with General Corporation of Japan. Ever since their launch, PEL air conditioners have a
leading position in the market. PEL air conditioners cooling performance has been
tested and approved by Copeland and ITS USA. With the shift of users preference from
window type to split type air conditioners, PEL has started manufacturing split type air
conditioners. PEL introduced three series in air conditioners which are following.

 ASPIRE
 COOL SMILE
 DESIRE INFINITE/MORE

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PEL Refrigerators

The manufacturing of refrigerators started in 1986-87 in technical collaboration with M/s

IAR-SILTAL of Italy. Like the air conditioner, PEL's refrigerators are also in great
demand. Today, PEL Crystal has 30% market share. Its cooling performance is tested
and approved by Danfoss, Germany and its manufacturing facility is ISO 9002 certified
by SGS Switzerland. Considering the new developments and innovations in the
refrigerator technology PEL introduced four series in refrigerators which are following.

 Desire glass door

 Aspire
 Desire infinite
 Arctic

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PEL Deep Freezers

PEL deep freezers were introduced in 1987 in technical collaboration with M/s Ariston
of Italy. Because of durability and high quality, PEL deep freezers are the preferred
choice of companies like Unilever. PEL introduced two series in deep freezers which
are following.

 Arctic single door

 Arctic double door

POWER DIVISION

PEL Power Division manufactures energy meters, transformers, switchgears, Kiosks,

compact stations, shunt capacitor banks etc. All these electrical goods are
manufactured under strict quality control and in accordance with international
standards.

PEL is one of the major electrical equipment suppliers to Water and Power
Development Authority (WAPDA) and Karachi Electrical Supply Corporation (KESC),
which are the largest power utilities in Pakistan.

Over the years, PEL electrical equipment has been used in numerous power projects of
national importance within Pakistan. PEL has the privilege of getting its equipment
approved and certified by well-reputed international consultants such as

Preece, Cardew and Rider, England

Harza Engineering Company, USA

Snam Progeti, Italy

Societe Dumezm, France

Miner & Miner International Inc. USA

Ensa, France

In spite of stiff competition from emerging local and multinational brands, PEL Group's
appliances and electrical equipments have remained in the spotlight due to constant
innovation. Strategic partnership with multinationals of repute have enabled the PEL
Group to incorporate new technologies into existing product ranges, thus giving the
Pakistani market access to innovative, affordable and quality products.

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 Working at PEL
I was hired as an internee at Pak Elektron Limited in the I.T department on 8th July
2024.I would like to discuss major tasks and findings in PEL during my internship
period and to share some experiences working in PEL.

Certainly! Here’s a concise yet detailed version:

Major Responsibilities:

1. System Hardware Troubleshooting:

Diagnosed and fixed various hardware issues to maintain system performance.
2. Helpdesk Complaint Management:
Logged and tracked helpdesk complaints using PEL’s software, assigning them to
appropriate team members for resolution.
3. Cabling and Connections:
Managed network cabling and I/O connections, adhering to standardized pinout
configurations for RJ45 connectors.
4. Software Installation:
Used Ideal Administration for remote installation of standard and specialized software
on PCs across the network.
5. Hardware Maintenance:
Supported the maintenance of over 800 PCs, diagnosing and repairing hardware
issues in the IT lab.
6. Network Connectivity:
Ensured network connectivity with NIC cards and straight cables, handling bridging
where necessary.

Key Achievements:

1. WLAN Configuration:
Configured CISCO WLAN access points for wireless connectivity within a wired
network infrastructure.
2. Structured Cabling:
Mastered structured and optical cabling techniques, following standard wiring practices.
3. Domain and Remote Access:
Managed domain access and remote system control, including working with hidden
network drives.
4. VLAN Configuration:
Configured Cisco switches and managed VLANs, implementing layer two security
measures.

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5. Network Troubleshooting:
Conducted basic network troubleshooting using command-line tools and diagnostics.
6. IP Sub netting:
Developed skills in IP sub netting, including creating subnets and managing IP ranges.

Relevant Work Assignments

 Access Layer Switch Configuration

 Layer Two Troubleshooting*
 Network Device and Access Point Configuration
 Network Cabling and Connector
 IP Addressing and Sub netting
 Routing and Protocols
 Windows and Driver Installation
 System Support

Progress and Learning:

The internship provided hands-on experience with modern network technologies,

including IP addressing, VLANs, DHCP, and DNS. Gained practical skills in firewall
management and traffic control in a large network environment.

Comparison with Past Experience:

The experience at PEL offered deeper insights into current networking practices and
real-world scenarios, enhancing my understanding beyond previous roles.

Skills Developed

 Diagnosing and resolving hardware and network issues.

 Troubleshooting Layer 2 switches and network devices.
 Performing cabling, I/O connections, and wireless device installation.

Teamwork and Communication:

Received strong support and guidance from staff and supervisors, which was crucial for
my learning and development during the internship.

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 My recommendations

Network infrastructure of PEL is one of the best infrastructures in Pakistan. I think, it is

very good platform for the students and beginners who aim to learn something. There
are many opportunities for seekers here. I am satisfied up to 80% because I learned
basic level but I am still a learner, I want to learn each and every technique and
technology about networking that is needed to enlighten my career. I pray to ALLAH
ALMIGHTY that blesses me with a great knowledge and wisdom.

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