Islamabad: Alkhidmat Foundation has so far spent around one billion rupees on rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, while hundreds of its volunteers are currently rescuing marooned people using 55 boats in the devastated southern districts of Punjab.
“Around 4.5 million people have been affected by the floods in Punjab, and our volunteers are providing food, clean drinking water, and even fodder for livestock to hundreds of thousands of families who refuse to leave their homes for fear of looting and theft,” said Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman, President of Alkhidmat Foundation, while speaking to The News in Islamabad on Wednesday.
On the occasion, Prof. Saeed Akhtar, Founder and President of the Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) and a world-renowned kidney transplant surgeon, presented a cheque of Rs. 8 million to Alkhidmat Foundation on behalf of overseas Pakistanis who donated the amount for flood relief. He pledged that PKI would continue mobilizing expatriates to support the victims, especially during his upcoming visit to the United States.
Prof. Hafeez ur Rehman elaborated on Alkhidmat’s extensive work, saying modern tent cities had been established for flood affectees, complete with temporary schools, mosques, and healthcare centers to meet their education, health, and sanitation needs. “We are now preparing for rehabilitation by providing farmers, who lost their crops, with seeds, fertilizers, and essentials so that they can regain self-reliance. That is the only way to ensure long-term recovery,” he added.
He also paid rich tribute to Prof. Saeed Akhtar, calling him one of the world’s best kidney transplant surgeons. “He has saved countless lives by setting up institutions like PKI and PKLI in Lahore, which continue to serve the suffering humanity of Pakistan,” Prof. Hafeez said.
On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between Alkhidmat Foundation and PKI to collaborate on fundraising, flood relief, and rehabilitation efforts. Under the agreement, PKI will organize and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and appeals — particularly targeting overseas Pakistanis — and transfer funds to Alkhidmat with complete transparency. Alkhidmat, in turn, will utilize the funds for flood relief operations, provide regular updates and financial reports, and coordinate with PKI for joint communication campaigns to highlight relief outcomes.
Speaking at the signing, Prof. Saeed Akhtar said Alkhidmat has been serving people selflessly for decades and has earned trust nationally and internationally. “Because of this trust, overseas Pakistanis prefer to donate to Alkhidmat, knowing their contributions will directly reach those in distress,” he noted.
Highlighting PKI’s own journey, Prof. Saeed said the institute has long served the ailing humanity, leading to the establishment of the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) in Lahore. “We are now embarking on an even bigger project — a 1,200-bed Jinnah Medical Center and Research Center (JMC&RC) — which will be a game-changer for Pakistan’s health sector,” he announced.
Prof. Saeed Akhtar reiterated PKI’s commitment to mobilizing further donations from overseas Pakistanis, assuring that the recently collected Rs. 8 million was just the beginning. “We will continue raising funds during our international visits to support Alkhidmat’s rehabilitation plans for flood-hit farmers and families,” he added.
The MoU, effective from September 17, 2025, underlines both organizations’ pledge to transparency, joint monitoring, and accountability in all relief and rehabilitation activities, ensuring maximum impact for flood-affected communities across Pakistan.
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