Naima Khan, Author at Discover Souls

NewsPKLI&RC International Symposium 2026 Begins in Lahore

February 13, 20260

The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI&RC) has officially commenced its International Symposium 2026, bringing together leading national and international experts for two days of scientific exchange and multidisciplinary collaboration. For full program details and registration, visit: https://pklisymposium.com/ Held on 13–14 February 2026, the symposium is centered on the theme “Integrating Discovery...

NewsOne Act of Donation, Double the Hope: A Remarkable Domino Liver Transplant at PKLI

February 4, 20260

Lahore, Pakistan – February 2026 The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center (PKLI & RC) has successfully performed a rare and highly complex domino auxiliary liver transplant, creating a powerful chain of hope for two children through one act of donation. This extraordinary medical achievement was described by Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, President,...

BlogFrom Policy to Practice: How Hepatitis C Care Is Reaching Communities Across Pakistan

December 31, 20250

National strategies matter. Digital systems matter. Policies matter.But public health only succeeds when it reaches people where they live. Pakistan’s Hepatitis C elimination effort has entered a critical phase — where plans move beyond frameworks and dashboards and begin working in homes, clinics, and villages. While national leadership has laid the foundation, the real test...

NewsPakistan Kidney Institute Receives PCP Recertification for 2025–2028

December 30, 20250

We’re pleased to share that the Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) has been recertified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) for the period 2025–2028. PCP recertification is granted after a detailed review of an organization’s governance, financial transparency, and overall accountability, in line with FBR-notified NPO evaluation standards. This renewal reflects PKI’s continued commitment to...

BlogMeeting Prof. Dr. Faisal Dar at PKLI: Insights from a Leadership Interview

December 15, 20250

Meeting Prof. Dr. Faisal Dar at PKLI: Insights from a Leadership Interview By Executive Director, Discover SOULS As part of my professional work with Discover SOULS, a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on awareness and donor engagement for kidney and liver care, I visited the Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI) in Lahore to...

BlogWorld Diabetes Day — Why Pakistan Must Pay Attention Now

November 14, 20250

November 14th comes around every year as World Diabetes Day. For Pakistan, though, this isn’t just another date on the health calendar. It’s a reminder of something that’s already unfolding in homes across the country. Diabetes has become one of the leading causes of kidney failure, heart disease, blindness, and disability here. Yet somehow, it...

BlogPakistan’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Program: Progress, Technology & Challenges

November 6, 20250

Hepatitis C remains one of Pakistan’s most serious health concerns, affecting millions of people across the country. In recent years, however, Pakistan has made real progress toward eliminating this disease through a coordinated national effort led by the Ministry of National Health Services, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute...

NewsPKLI Marks 1000 Successful Liver Transplants: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter Calls It a “Moment of Thanksgiving” in Milestone Ceremony

November 2, 20250

PKLI’s 1000 Liver Transplants Milestone: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter’s Inspiring Speech LAHORE – The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center (PKLI) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by completing 1000 successful liver transplants, establishing itself as Pakistan’s National Center of Excellence for Organ Transplantation. In a grand ceremony, Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Chairman of...

Blog NewsInside the Kasur Filter Clinic | Pakistan’s Step Toward Hepatitis Elimination by 2030

October 17, 20250

This short documentary “Inside the Kasur Filter Clinic” takes you inside the PKLI Filter Clinic in Kasur, part of the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute’s (PKLI) community-based model to fight hepatitis across Punjab. The Kasur Filter Clinic provides free hepatitis screening, vaccination, and referral services, helping people access early diagnosis and treatment close to home....

NewsInterview with Dr. Durre Shohab — Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon,(Part of the PKI Interview Series by Discover SOULS)

October 17, 20250

Discover SOULS, in support of the Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI), presents an exclusive interview with Dr. Durre Shohab, Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon at PKI. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Shohab shares his professional experiences, the challenges in kidney and transplant care, and his perspective on advancing healthcare in Pakistan. This is part of our...

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