The 2025 annual health screening of courageous orphan children has commenced under Alkhidmat Karachi’s Orphan Care Program. So far, the screening of 356 children from the Malir and West clusters has been completed. In total, 2,400 children across 11 clusters under the Alkhidmat Orphan Care Program in Karachi will undergo health screening. Alongside providing home-based care for these orphan children, Alkhidmat also prioritizes their health. For this purpose, health camps were arranged for children of Malir and West clusters at Alkhidmat Fareeda Yaqoob Hospital, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, and Alkhidmat Hospital, Orangi. Teams of general physicians, dentists, ophthalmologists, and ENT specialists were present for the check-ups, supported by paramedical staff. After examinations, the children were given prescribed medicines, while Alkhidmat volunteers assisted both children and their mothers. Doctors also shared health tips, emphasizing oral hygiene before bedtime, awareness about eye care, and safety practices. Director Alkhidmat Orphan Care Program, Yousuf Mohiuddin, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami District Malir Syed Mufakhar Ali, and General Secretary Jamaat-e-Islami District West Abdul Hannan visited the camps. On the occasion, Syed Mufakhar Ali said that supporting orphans is an honor that Alkhidmat is blessed to fulfill, and those with compassionate hearts who spend in the way of Allah also share in this blessing. He added that Alkhidmat’s services extend across the country, serving people in nearly every field of life, and called upon philanthropists to continue supporting these efforts. Director Yousuf Mohiuddin stated that Alkhidmat conducts these health screenings regularly every year to ensure that the children supported at home also receive proper healthcare and that their medical needs are addressed. He further said that the health screening will continue in phases.

Alkhidmat Karachi held a special ceremony its head office in honor of the Lyari boys’ football team that won the Under-15 Norway International Football Cup, bringing pride to Pakistan worldwide, as well as the Lyari girls’ team that secured the eighth position in the same tournament. Both teams were given a rousing tribute. The Norway Cup featured 152 teams from 37 countries. During the event, the coaches and captains of both teams were presented with commemorative shields, while players received books and other gifts. On this occasion, Alkhidmat also announced its commitment to providing every possible support for the players’ education. The ceremony was presided over by Alkhidmat Karachi Chief Executive Naveed Ali Baig, with speeches also delivered by Executive Director Rashid Qureshi and Lyari team coach Rashid Baloch. Volunteer Management Manager Asad Qureshi and other officials were also present. In his address, Naveed Ali Baig congratulated the team on their global victory and said: “Lyari’s children have raised Pakistan’s flag high across the world and have shown the nation that the youth of Lyari are not behind anyone. Because of you, a positive image of Lyari has been established. You went from Lyari and conquered the sports arena worldwide, bringing honor to Pakistan. You have proven that if given opportunities and encouragement, you can make the country proud at the international level.” He also commended the coach’s dedication and guidance in leading the team to success. Executive Director Rashid Qureshi said: “Never abandon your education. Pursue higher studies—education refines your life, builds your character, and helps you progress. For this purpose, Alkhidmat is ready to extend all possible support. We will stand with you in your journey for education.” He congratulated the Lyari boys’ team on their victory and the girls’ team for securing eighth place. Coach Rashid Baloch said: “Without Alkhidmat’s support, this journey would not have been possible. Whether Alkhidmat Pakistan or Alkhidmat Europe, we are grateful for their help in making it possible for us to participate in this tournament in Norway.” He added: “Be it during floods, heavy rains, Ramadan, or ordinary days, Alkhidmat is always seen serving people in streets and neighborhoods. Their work for humanity is unforgettable.”

Alkhidmat Karachi’s Disaster Management team recently visited Surjani Sector 10 which was severely affected by torrential rains that submerged the entire area and disrupted residents’ daily lives. The team was led by Executive Director Alkhidmat Karachi, Rashid Qureshi along with Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami District North Tariq Mujtaba, UC Chairman Umeed Ali Qazi, Senior Manager Disaster Management Sarfaraz Sheikh, and a large number of volunteers. Executive Director Rashid Qureshi met with the rain-affected families, inquired about their problems, and distributed cooked food and drinking water. A rescue boat was also provided to evacuate the stranded residents. Drinking water was additionally supplied through Alkhidmat’s water vans. Speaking on the occasion, Rashid Qureshi said: “We learned that this area has been severely affected by the torrential rains, which is why we came here. Cooked meals and clean drinking water have been provided to the affected residents. A bus service has also been arranged to help people leave the area.” He added: “Just as in other cities of the country, Alkhidmat’s volunteers have not left the people of Karachi alone. They rescued elderly passersby, women, and children trapped in the floodwaters, and helped remove cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws stuck in water. According to weather forecasts, rains are expected to continue in Karachi until the end of August. Our Disaster Management Cell and volunteers are fully active across the city and ready to assist the public.” Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami District North Tariq Mujtaba said: “After the rains, this area has been submerged and people’s difficulties have increased. Jamaat-e-Islami and Alkhidmat have never left the people alone; the victims are our brothers, and we will provide every possible support to them.”

Torrential rains in Karachi have submerged roads and paralyzed life in the city, causing severe difficulties for residents, pedestrians, and commuters.  With the city facing urban flooding, Alkhidmat Karachi’s volunteers took to the streets to help residents caught in the crisis. Alkhidmat’s Disaster Management Cell and volunteers have been put in a state of alert across the city, helping to clear traffic jams, rescuing stranded vehicles and assisting citizens at several places including New MA Jinnah Road, Jail Chowrangi, University Road and surrounding areas. They also helped restart motorcycles stuck in the water. The rescue operations were supervised by Alkhidmat Karachi’s Executive Director, Rashid Qureshi. Speaking on the occasion, he said: “Right now, the city is facing an urban flooding situation. The Meteorological Department had already forecast heavy rains. As rainwater has accumulated on the roads, people have been trapped, and hundreds of vehicles, motorcycles, cars, and buses have been stranded. Alkhidmat volunteers have risen to the occasion and have come forward on the streets to help citizens out of this difficult situation.” He further added: “During heavy rains, Alkhidmat’s Disaster Management Cell is fully active, and volunteers have been instructed to assist citizens. We also urge residents to remain cautious during the rains and stay away from electrical appliances.”

Alkhidmat Women’s Wing organized a practical training session on funeral rites (Tajheez-o-Takfeen) for its female volunteers. The session provided detailed and hands-on training on giving the ritual bath, shrouding the deceased, and other important matters related to funeral preparation.The training was conducted by a well-known Hajj trainer, teacher, and instructor at the Qur’an Institute, who explained the complete procedure of giving the ritual bath and other related stages, followed by practical demonstrations. Female volunteers not only asked questions but also actively participated in the exercises, benefiting fully from the training. At the conclusion of the event, Ms. Munawwar Ikhlas, President of Alkhidmat Women, and Ms. Talat Zaheer, Founder of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan Women’s Wing, distributed certificates among the participants and congratulated them on completing their training.On the occasion, Munawwar Ikhlas stated: “Alkhidmat Women’s Wing has provided practical training in funeral rites to our female volunteers with the aim of empowering them in the fields of religion, society, and humanitarian service, so that they may serve their communities more effectively whenever the need arises.”

Alkhidmat Karachi has launched a spray campaign across the city to prevent the spread of malaria and dengue epidemics. The campaign was inaugurated on Friday evening from New M.A. Jinnah Road by CEO Alkhidmat Karachi, Naveed Ali Baig. On this occasion, Executive Director Rashid Qureshi, Senior Manager Community Services, Sarfaraz Sheikh, and other officials were also present. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Naveed Ali Baig said that Alkhidmat has started a citywide spray campaign. Whenever the monsoon season arrives, after heavy rains, the breeding of mosquitoes and flies causes diseases such as malaria and dengue. He added that Alkhidmat has always served the citizens without discrimination and is committed to providing them with a clean and germ-free environment. Ten Alkhidmat vehicles will spray in two districts daily, and areas in urgent need will also be covered. Citizens can point out locations requiring spraying so that action can be taken there. “In the past, we mainly faced malaria outbreaks, but in recent years dengue has also become a major epidemic, which in some cases can even lead to death,” said Naveed Ali Baig. “I also congratulate all Alkhidmat workers who, despite the city’s crumbling infrastructure, are working to protect citizens from various diseases.” On the occasion, Executive Director Rashid Qureshi said that Alkhidmat organizes the spray campaign regularly every year to protect people from diseases caused by germs after rainfall. “This year too, the campaign has been launched, and spraying is being carried out in all areas with full dedication by Alkhidmat volunteers,” he added.

Alkhidmat Karachi has inaugurated its 71st RO Water Filtration Plant in Karachi under the auspices of its WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) department. The plant has been set up in Block 7 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town with the town’s cooperation. The inauguration was carried out by CEO Alkhidmat Karachi, Naveed Ali Baig and Chairman Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Dr. Fawad. On the occasion, Alkhidmat WASH Program Director Gohar-ul-Islam, Vice Chairman Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town Ibrahim Siddiqui, Jamaat-e-Islami East District Ameer Naeem Akhtar, and WASH Program Manager Saad Akbar were also present, along with a large number of local residents. Addressing the ceremony, Naveed Ali Baig stated that this is Alkhidmat’s 71st plant in Karachi, providing citizens with safe and high-quality drinking water. He noted that water at Alkhidmat plants is supplied at affordable rates and that the organization has a proper testing system in place to regularly check water quality. Currently, citizens lack access to clean drinking water, while contaminated water poses serious health risks. Apart from water filtration plants, Alkhidmat is running hundreds of other water projects, including the installation of submersible and hand pumps, boreholes, and wells in underprivileged and water-scarce areas. He added that Alkhidmat is working across eight sectors, covering almost all aspects of life. “Our aim is to establish water filtration plants across the city so that citizens can have access to safe and clean drinking water,” he said, appealing to philanthropists to support this noble cause. He also thanked Gulshan Town for their cooperation in setting up the plant, adding that this facility will greatly benefit local residents. Chairman Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Dr. Fawad, remarked that Alkhidmat serves people without discrimination and enjoys strong public trust. He assured that the town administration would continue collaborating with Alkhidmat on similar projects to ensure the availability of clean and safe drinking water for citizens.

The second phase of the annual health screening for courageous orphan children under the Alkhidmat Orphan Care Program has been completed, during which 452 children were examined. Children registered under the Orphan Care Program from the Shah Faisal, Airport, and North Karachi clusters were checked by expert general physicians, dentists, eye specialists, and ENT doctors. The doctors also provided them with the necessary prescribed medicines. In addition, mothers and guardians accompanying the children were given awareness sessions on health, preventive care, and medical treatment. So far, 781 children have undergone health screening. Alkhidmat plans to screen the health of 2,400 orphan children across 11 clusters in the city, as part of a regular annual health initiative. Muhammad Ashraf, Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, District Airport, visited the health screening camp at Alkhidmat Hospital in Shah Faisal, where he observed the screening process and met with doctors, children, and their guardians. Director, Orphan Care Program Yousuf Mohiuddin and Manager Athar Suleman were also present on the occasion. Speaking at the event, Muhammad Ashraf said: “Alkhidmat is sponsoring 2,400 orphan children in their homes across the city. It is truly heartening that Alkhidmat not only supports their daily needs but also takes care of their health and organizes recreational and educational activities for them. We urge philanthropists to join hands with Alkhidmat in this vital humanitarian initiative.” Yousuf Mohiuddin said: “The purpose of the health screening is to let these children know that they are not alone—Alkhidmat stands with them. These children are the bright future of our country, and therefore, along with their education, ensuring their health is equally important.”

Alkhidmat Karachi organized a ceremony recently at a local hall under to honour hundreds of male and female university students who are beneficiaries of its Academic Scholarship Program. On this occasion, certificates and gifts were distributed among the students. The ceremony was addressed by Naveed Ali Baig, CEO Alkhidmat Karachi, and Yousuf Mohiuddin, Director Mawakhat Program, while Executive Director Rashid Qureshi participated as a special guest. Muhammad Tariq, Manager Mawakhat Program, and other officials were also present. Students benefiting from Alkhidmat’s Academic Scholarship Program include those enrolled in medicine, engineering, master’s programs, and other key fields of study. In his speech, Naveed Ali Baig said: “This program is for talented children who are unable to continue their studies due to financial difficulties. Alkhidmat’s mission is to ensure that every bright student, despite financial constraints, can complete their education and build a successful future.” He added: “Thousands of students across the country are benefiting from Alkhidmat’s scholarship program. It is one of our largest initiatives, with a big purpose. Just as Alkhidmat serves humanity in various fields of life, it is also working in the field of education. We place great hopes in the youth. If you study, you will progress, and the nation will prosper. Alkhidmat spends millions of rupees annually on this program and, Insha Allah, will continue striving to provide the new generation with a bright future.” Yousuf Mohiuddin, Director Mawakhat Program, said: “This is not just a scholarship—it is a commitment, a confidence that our youth are moving toward a bright future. Alkhidmat will continue to play its role in promoting education in the years ahead.”