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Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Alkhidmat announces its ‘Qurbani campaign'
LAHORE: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has formally launched its annual Qurbani Fi Sabilillah 2025 campaign, announcing the sacrifice of 10,000 animals during Eid-ul-Adha to distribute meat among more than two million underprivileged individuals. The announcement was made here during a press conference held at Alkhidmat's head office. Dr Hafeez ur Rehman, President of Alkhidmat Foundation, stated that this year's campaign will benefit deserving families across Pakistan— including orphans, widows, prisoners, the transgender community, and other marginalised groups. In addition, the Foundation has made arrangements to carry out Eid sacrifices for displaced Palestinians in Egypt, Jordan, Al-Quds, and the West Bank. The campaign includes the sacrifice of 6,000 large and 4,000 small animals. 'With the support of our donors and volunteers, we aim to bring Eid joy to those who need it most,' said Dr Rehman. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Turkish envoy visits Alkhidmat Foundation HQs
KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Neziroglu, visited the national headquarters of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. He was warmly received by President Alkhidmat Foundation Dr Hafeez ur Rehman, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri, Vice Presidents Muhammad Abdus Shakoor, Syed Ihsanullah Waqas, Dr Mushtaq Mangat, and other senior officials. During the visit, the Ambassador was given a detailed tour of the Alkhidmat Complex and briefed on the organisation's ongoing humanitarian activities, both within Pakistan and internationally. These included relief projects, volunteer engagement, and various development initiatives. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hafeez ur Rehman stated that Türkiye and Pakistan have always stood by each other during times of need. 'Our partnership with Turkish humanitarian organisations is a matter of great pride for us,' he said. Ambassador Neziroglu praised the services of Alkhidmat Foundation, describing them as exemplary. He emphasised the deep cultural and emotional bond between the peoples of Türkiye and Pakistan, noting, 'Our flags may differ in colour, but our hearts beat as one.' He also expressed a strong interest in expanding mutual cooperation, particularly in initiatives aimed at youth engagement and joint community service. The Ambassador acknowledged and appreciated the role of Alkhidmat volunteers during the recent earthquake in Türkiye, offering his heartfelt thanks for their timely and selfless support. As a symbolic gesture of commitment, Dr Neziroglu formally registered himself as an Alkhidmat volunteer and assured his continued support for the organisation's future initiatives. The visit concluded with the presentation of an honorary shield, a model of Minar-e-Pakistan, and traditional Pakistani gifts — a shawl and cap — by Dr Hafeez ur Rehman to the Turkish Ambassador. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Türkiye pledges humanitarian aid
The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Dr Irfan Neziroglu has reaffirmed brotherly ties between the two countries and expressing strong interest in expanding humanitarian cooperation. He expressed these views during his visit the headquarters of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. Dr Neziroglu was received by President Alkhidmat Foundation Dr Hafeezur Rehman, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri and other senior officials of the organisation. During his visit, the envoy was given a comprehensive tour of the Alkhidmat Complex and was briefed on the Foundation's wide-ranging relief and development initiatives, both in Pakistan and globally. "Our nations have always supported each other in times of hardship. Our collaboration with Turkish humanitarian organisations is a source of pride," he stated.
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Mobile health units deployed
Amid mounting tensions and cross-border aggression, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has mobilised a humanitarian relief operation. Addressing a press briefing, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri announced the deployment of critical resources and the activation of nationwide emergency networks. "We have activated our 41 Alkhidmat Response Centres across Pakistan and set up war crisis management cells at the central, regional and provincial levels," he said. The foundation has dispatched 15 mobile health units, 50 ambulances, medicines worth Rs10 million, tents and other relief goods to the affected areas.
