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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI), in collaboration with SOULS (USA) and Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, successfully carried out Flood relief operations 2025 in Pakistan across the districts of Narowal, Chiniot, Okara, and Multan. Project Objective Achieved: Distribution of Food Packages & Hygiene Kits Provision of Cooked Food Supply of Fodder for Animals Establishment of Medical Camps This...
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐚𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐤𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐏𝐊𝐋𝐈) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐂 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐇𝐎) 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚, 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. During the meeting, Prof. Saeed Akhter presented the implementation plan of the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis...
In a landmark achievement, the Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI) has reported a 100% survival rate for five children with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) who underwent timely living donor liver transplantation. Led by Prof Saeed Akhter, PKLI’s team showed that swift intervention—some within 48-72 hours—can greatly improve outcomes, even in very severe cases. e.thenews.com.pk...
In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Pakistani transplant teams have reported 100% survival in children suffering from severe liver failure, managing to save young lives through swift and expertly timed liver transplants. Despite critically high severity scores, transplants done within 48-72 hours in some cases — and even after 23 days in others — resulted in...
The Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) has contributed Rs. 8 million, on behalf of overseas Pakistanis, to the Alkhidmat Foundation in support of ongoing flood relief efforts. The donation was formally presented in Islamabad, where Prof. Saeed Akhter, Founder & President of PKI, handed over the cheque to Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman, President of Alkhidmat...
