Chairman & ED Message

CHAIRMAN MESSAGE

I’ve always respected those who try to change the world for the better rather than just complain about it. It is, indeed, a matter of great satisfaction to me that my altruistic reverie, Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, Narowal has continued to provide treatment services of most of the diseases with high standards and with the help of the latest equipment, modern medical, surgical techniques and above all, the dedication and expertise of the staff to poor and underserved people of Narowal who cannot afford to pay for these facilities. Over the years, SAHARA for Life Trust has been fortunate in receiving generous donations from a large number of people. This is most reassuring because it indicates the trust of donors in the quality of service and care provided by the Hospital. Nonetheless, it is in the area of operational expenses that the SSMC faces some problems because of a shortage of resources.

Over the years, SAHARA for Life Trust has been fortunate in receiving generous donations from a large number of people. This is most reassuring because it indicates the trust of donors in the quality of service and care provided by the Hospital. Nonetheless, it is in the area of operational expenses that the SSMC faces some problems because of a shortage of resources. Since treatment is provided virtually free of charge or in very subsidized rates, it means that any addition to the number of wards /beds and patients, perforce, entails an increase in the requirement of funds for running the Hospital satisfactorily. It is my fervent hope that people, particularly the more affluent, will come forward and share the burden of the SSMC, enabling it to continue the provision of humanitarian services to society. I, therefore, appeal to the donors to kindly contribute towards the setting up and strengthening of the advance medical facilities & services of SSMC. I remain indebted and assured of your trust and unflinching support with which SAHARA will continue to serve the people of unreached areas of Pakistan, giving a ray of light to those who have otherwise lost all hope.

ABRAR-UL-HAQ

CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

I have always respected those who strive to change the world for the better, rather than merely complain about it. It is, indeed, a matter of great satisfaction for me that my altruistic dream—Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, Narowal has continued to deliver treatment for a wide range of diseases to the underprivileged, maintaining high standards through the use of advanced equipment, modern medical and surgical techniques, and, above all, the dedication and expertise of our dedicated staff.

The hospital serves the poor and underserved people of Narowal who cannot afford such medical facilities. Over the years, SAHARA for Life Trust has been fortunate to receive generous donations from a large number of people. This is deeply reassuring, as it reflects the trust donors place in the quality of care and service provided by the hospital.

However, the SSMC continues to face challenges in covering operational expenses due to limited resources. Since treatment is provided, free of charge or at highly subsidized rates, any expansion in the number of wards, beds, or patients inevitably increases the financial requirements needed to run the hospital effectively.

It is my earnest hope that individuals especially those who are more affluent will come forward and share the burden of SSMC, enabling it to sustain and expand its humanitarian services. I therefore appeal to our valued donors to kindly contribute toward the establishment and enhancement of the hospital’s advanced medical facilities and services.

I remain ever grateful and confident in your trust and unwavering support, with which SAHARA will continue serving the people of Pakistan’s underserved areas—bringing light to those who had all but lost hope.

ABRAR-UL-HAQ
CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN MESSAGE

the staff to poor and underserved people of Narowal who cannot afford to pay for these facilities. Over the years, SAHARA for Life Trust has been fortunate in receiving generous donations from a large number of people. This is most reassuring because it indicates the trust of donors in the quality of service and care provided by the Hospital. Nonetheless, it is in the area of operational expenses that the SSMC faces some problems because of a shortage of resources. Since treatment is provided virtually free of charge or in very subsidized rates, it means that any addition to the number of wards /beds and patients, perforce, entails an increase in the requirement of funds for running the Hospital satisfactorily. It is my fervent hope that people, particularly the more affluent, will come forward and share the burden of the SSMC, enabling it to continue the provision of humanitarian services to society. I, therefore, appeal to the donors to kindly contribute towards the setting up and strengthening of the advance medical facilities & services of SSMC. I remain indebted and assured of your trust and unflinching support with which SAHARA will continue to serve the people of unreached areas of Pakistan, giving a ray of light to those who have otherwise lost all hope.

ABRAR-UL-HAQ

CHAIRMAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

Do not turn away a poor man…even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you…Allah will bring you near Him on the Day of Resurrection” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). I express my very sincere appreciation to all those who love mankind and express this love by taking care of suffering humanity. SAHARA for Life Trust takes the pride in accepting the credit of successfully establishing &

operating Sughra Shafi Medical Complex Narowal (SSMC), a 600 bed General Hospital and so far more than 4.2 million patients have been treated free of cost. The cost of providing medical care in accordance with International standards is continuously on the rise and the annual budget is 665 million per year. A number of new equipment’s and resources are required for the better dispensation of health services at hospital. Another mega project of SLT is SAHARA Medical College with the aim to cater the healthcare needs of remote underprivileged areas by educating health care professionals to the highest international standards and stimulating innovation through research and discover, disseminate, and apply knowledge to improve health and reduce the burden of illness on society. SAHARA Medical College is entertaining a class of 100 medical students, with a planned expansion to 150 students. This college is serving as a subsidiary of the SSMC and subsidize the running cost of hospital. We are earnestly and continuously striving our best to scale newer heights in the pursuit of excellence, with an earnest and dedicated mind to uphold the noble profession and to flourish, year after year. We are committed to make available to the public the benefits of the most modern and technological developments in the field of medical sciences. The support of our valued donors including individuals, families, communities, organizations and well-wishers of Pakistan will play a crucial role in taking the Fund to its new height in the years ahead. I am truly indebted to all the donors both individual and institutional for reposing their belief in SAHARA for Life Trust. I am particularly appreciative to all Board of Governors, for their timely direction and continuous support. Finally I am enormously obliged and proud of the devotion and hard work being rendered by all the staff working in SAHARA for Life Trust, who worked determinedly round the clock to complete our mission. What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and are immortal (Abraham Lincoln).

Israr UL Haq

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

a 600 bed General Hospital and so far more than 4.2 million patients have been treated free of cost. The cost of providing medical care in accordance with International standards is continuously on the rise and the annual budget is 665 million per year. A number of new equipment’s and resources are required for the better dispensation of health services at hospital. Another mega project of SLT is SAHARA Medical College with the aim to cater the healthcare needs of remote underprivileged areas by educating health care professionals to the highest international standards and stimulating innovation through research and discover, disseminate, and apply knowledge to improve health and reduce the burden of illness on society. SAHARA Medical College is entertaining a class of 100 medical students, with a planned expansion to 150 students. This college is serving as a subsidiary of the SSMC and subsidize the running cost of hospital. We are earnestly and continuously striving our best to scale newer heights in the pursuit of excellence, with an earnest and dedicated mind to uphold the noble profession and to flourish, year after year. We are committed to make available to the public the benefits of the most modern and technological developments in the field of medical sciences. The support of our valued donors including individuals, families, communities, organizations and well-wishers of Pakistan will play a crucial role in taking the Fund to its new height in the years ahead. I am truly indebted to all the donors both individual and institutional for reposing their belief in SAHARA for Life Trust. I am particularly appreciative to all Board of Governors, for their timely direction and continuous support. Finally I am enormously obliged and proud of the devotion and hard work being rendered by all the staff working in SAHARA for Life Trust, who worked determinedly round the clock to complete our mission. What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and are immortal (Abraham Lincoln).

Israr UL Haq

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE

I express my very sincere appreciation to all those who love mankind and express this love by taking care of suffering humanity:
“Do not turn away a poor man… even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you… Allah will bring you near Him on the Day of Resurrection.”
— Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

SAHARA for Life Trust takes pride in successfully establishing and operating Sughra Shafi Medical Complex Narowal (SSMC) — a 600-bed general hospital. To date, more than 6 million patients have been treated free of cost. The cost of providing medical care in accordance with international standards continues to rise, and the annual budget currently stands at PKR 665 million. A number of new equipment and resources are required for the enhanced dispensation of health services at the hospital.

Another mega project of SAHARA for Life Trust is SAHARA Medical College, initiated with the aim of catering to the healthcare needs of remote and underprivileged areas. The college is committed to educating healthcare professionals to the highest international standards, fostering innovation through research, and applying knowledge to improve health and reduce the burden of illness on society.
SAHARA Medical College currently accommodates a class of 100 medical students, with plans to expand to 150 students. The college functions as a subsidiary of SSMC and helps subsidize the hospital’s running costs.We are earnestly striving to scale new heights in the pursuit of excellence. With a dedicated mindset, we aim to uphold the noble medical profession and ensure continuous growth year after year. We are committed to making the latest advancements in medical science accessible to the public.