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HistoryOur Story:
A Legacy of Care and Compassion
PKI: Pioneering Kidney Care Since 2004

Established in April 2004, the Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) was founded by Professor Saeed Akhter and a group of esteemed physicians and surgeons, all trained in the USA and the UK. Driven by a deep sense of moral responsibility and social commitment, this team of highly skilled doctors returned to their homeland with the mission of establishing a world-class kidney treatment facility aimed at providing accessible healthcare to underserved and impoverished communities.

Since its inception, PKI has not only become a symbol of hope and health but also a beacon of compassion and service. Our clinic’s foundation was built on the premise of providing free medical care to the poverty-stricken population, ensuring that those who needed life-saving kidney treatments, regardless of their financial background, could receive them.
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A Decade of Impact: 2004-2024
Over the past two decades, PKI has successfully treated over 190,000 patients, offering a comprehensive range of services from outpatient consultations to complex surgeries such as kidney transplants and cancer treatments. In addition to providing direct medical care, PKI has played a pivotal role in training and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our institution has produced more than 20 urologists and nephrologists, further expanding the impact of our mission.
A Commitment to Service Beyond Borders
Our commitment to service extends far beyond our own borders. PKI has actively participated in disaster relief efforts in times of national and international crises. From the devastating 2005 earthquake in Pakistan to the 2022 floods, PKI has been at the forefront of rescue and relief operations, providing essential medical care to those in dire need. Moreover, our efforts have reached beyond our country’s borders, with PKI contributing to rescue missions in Indonesia following the 2006 tsunami, as well as earthquake relief efforts in Haiti and Türkiye in 2022.
Research and Global Contributions
In line with our mission to advance medical knowledge and foster innovation, PKI has contributed significantly to the global medical community. Our researchers have published more than 100 papers in both local and international journals. These studies have been presented at prestigious national and international conferences in locations including Australia, the UK, the USA, and Singapore, positioning PKI as a leader in the field of kidney care.
At PKI, we are committed to not only healing but also advancing the field of nephrology and urology through education, research, and outreach. We remain steadfast in our mission to improve lives, transform healthcare, and serve those in need.
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PKI's Post Graduate Residency Program

Approved at PAF hospital, four postgraduate resident joined residency program.
Established in 2004 within premises of Shifa International Hospital Islamabad
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Meeting with Dr. Zaheer Ahmed (Late) Founder & CEO Shifa International Hospital regarding establishment of PKI
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PATIENT CAREPKI AT SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (2004-2019)

Scope of services from outpatient consultations to complex surgeries like Transplant and cancer surgeries
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TRAINING PROGRAM

Established one of the best Urology and nephrology training program and produced more than 20 highly qualified Urologist and nephrologists
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A PENNY IS A LOT OF MONEY

IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT A PENNY

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More Than First Aid

Actively participated in relief
And rescue activities on Humanitarian forefronts

We have actively participated in relief and rescue activities on humanitarian frontlines, responding decisively to natural disasters and community crises. Our efforts involved coordinating with teams to distribute essential supplies, providing first aid and basic medical assistance to the injured, and assisting in the evacuation of individuals from hazardous areas. This hands-on experience honed our skills in crisis management, logistics under pressure, and empathetic communication, all while working tirelessly to ensure the safety and dignity of affected populations during their most vulnerable moments.

Relief Drive

PKI Türkiye/Syria earthquake Relief Drive 2023-24
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Presentation of more than

100 Research Papers

PKI published and presented more than 100 research papers in local and international Journals and conferences. Recently PKI team delivers three lectures and presented 11 papers in Urocon 2024, the largest annual conference of Urology in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) Team at

UROCON 2024

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PAKISTAN KIDNEY AND LIVER INSTITUTE
A DREAM CAME TRUE

This dream later transforms into Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) a state-of- The-art institute aimed at treating kidney and liver diseases. PKL I was completed in record time of 3 years but became the victim of jealously and conspiracy where Prof. Saeed Akhter felt that his vision and mission will be compromised. He thus decided to resign from his brain child and walked away because he does not compromise on principle.
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A PENNY IS A LOT OF MONEY

IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT A PENNY

FROM PKI TO PKLI AND NOW JMCRC
Jinnah Medical Complex

Human needs never end. Even with PKI and PKLI delivering their best, still another setup is needed to coup-up with ever increasing patient load. This dream is going to be realized in form of JINNAH MEDICAL COMPLEX & RESEARCH CENTER (JMC&RC) which will be 1000 beds tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital with its own University and research complex in Islamabad. Besides taking the full responsibility of construction and supporting initial operations, the federal government has allocated 600 kanal of land in H 16 sector in the heart of Islamabad along with 200 kanals of adjacent commercial land, which will be a source of revenue for future sustainability of the complex.
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USA
Ames Engineering Inc
6330 Belmont Road, Suite 4B
Downers Grove IL60516
Pakistan
Pakistan Kidney Institute
Pakistan Air Force Hospital,
E-9, Islamabad
Email us
contact@discoversouls.org
info@pki.com.pk
Call us
+1-630-796-2720
+92-51-9564742, 4737
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