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In an initiative aimed at empowering youth through technology, Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North Sunday launched the second phase of the &ldquo;Alkhidmat Bano Qabil Program&rdquo; in the Malakand Division, offering free IT courses to thousands of students. 
 
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At the Thana Sports Complex in Malakand, more than 35,000 students, including over 10,000 females, participated in the entry test. The test was held in two sessions to accommodate the overwhelming turnout from Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Malakand districts. 
The event&rsquo;s chief guest, Chief Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said that if the government utilized the capabilities of Pakistani youth effectively, the country could eliminate all foreign debts within the next five to ten years through the IT sector alone. 
He announced that Alkhidmat plans to train two million young people in IT skills within the next two years, doubling its earlier target of one million, in response to the remarkable enthusiasm shown by students nationwide. 
 
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&ldquo;Those who perform exceptionally will be supported by Alkhidmat Foundation in pursuing degree programs,&rdquo; Hafiz Naeem added. &ldquo;Top students will also be offered international scholarships in IT fields to continue their studies abroad. When they return with new expertise and begin earning honorably, it will prove that Pakistan&rsquo;s youth don&rsquo;t just wish to leave the country; they want to rebuild it.&rdquo; 
 
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Highlighting Pakistan&rsquo;s potential in the global tech market, he said that &ldquo;Our IT exports stand at only $3.5 billion, while with proper government focus, they can easily reach $15 billion.&rdquo; 
He criticized the country&rsquo;s long-standing class-based education system, arguing that decades of neglect have left public schools in poor condition. &ldquo;Education has never been a priority for our rulers. From the beginning, a dual education system has been imposed on the nation, widening inequality and holding back progress,&rdquo; he said. 
 
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Hafiz Naeem called on the provincial government to invest in youth and education instead of selling university lands. &ldquo;The new Chief Minister should increase the education budget, bring out-of-school children back to classrooms, and restore closed or dilapidated schools,&rdquo; he urged. 
He also advocated for a unified education system with &ldquo;one curriculum, one system, one language,&rdquo; which he said could help stabilize both the education sector and the country at large. 
 
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Among those present at the ceremony were Umair Idrees, Central Media Director of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan; Inayatullah Khan, former Senior Provincial Minister and Ameer JI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North; Muhammad Haleem Bacha, JI General Secretary North; Fazal Mahmood, President Alkhidmat Foundation KP North; Dr. Khalid Farooq, GS AKF KP North; Syed Bakhtiar Ma&rsquo;ani, Vice AmeerJI KP; and Shahab Hussain, District Ameer. 
Professors, educationists, journalists, social media activists, and parents also attended the event.​ 
 
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35,000 Students Join Alkhidmat Bano Qabil Phase II Entry Test in Malakand

Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan held its annual General Council meeting in Lahore, bringing together chapters from across the country to review regional performance and outline future plans.

At the gathering, Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received a special recognition award for its tireless efforts during the devastating floods of 2025. The team&rsquo;s swift response, commitment, and service to affected families were highlighted as one of the most outstanding contributions to Alkhidmat&rsquo;s humanitarian mission.

The award was presented to Regional Manager AKF KP Dr. Shakeel Ahmad by the chairman of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan&rsquo;s Disaster Management Department.

Officials from both Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan and Alkhidmat Foundation South Punjab praised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa volunteers for standing shoulder to shoulder with communities in crisis.

Speakers at the meeting noted that the dedication of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team reflects the true spirit of Alkhidmat&rsquo;s mission.

The General Council meeting also included presentations of annual performance reports from all regional offices, showcasing initiatives in health, education, disaster management, and social services. Still, it was the recognition of Alkhidmat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa&rsquo;s flood relief work that drew particular applause, underscoring the vital role of volunteers in times of national hardship. 
 
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Alkhidmat Foundation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Honored for Flood Relief Efforts

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Khalid Waqas 
President Alkhidmat Foundation KP&nbsp;

Around the world non-governmental organizations are pushing back against a familiar squeeze: more people needing help, little stable funds to meet that need. Wars, climate disasters, economic turbulence, all have converged to stretch NGOs past endurance.

Recent inflation has driven up costs for food, fuel, logistics and staffing. Donors, especially in developed nations, are grappling with high domestic budgets and competing priorities. Meanwhile, crises proliferate: millions displaced by floods, conflict, disease, or wars. NGOs face three kinds of pressure: operational (how to deliver aid), financial (how to pay for it), and reputational (how to show meaningful impact amid complexity).

Some of the biggest NGOs are warning of budget cuts, project delays, scaling down of programs, or outright shutting down in areas where they&rsquo;ve long worked. Local organizations are particularly exposed: they often lack large reserve funds, depend heavily on unpredictable public donations, and operate in places where crises hit hardest.

Alkhidmat Foundation, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s largest nonprofit relief and welfare networks, embodies both the promise of local action and the weight of rising expectations. Its mission spans health, education, orphan care, disaster management, microfinance, clean water, and responses to crises beyond Pakistan&rsquo;s borders.

Now the question is where the challenges lie? Pakistan&rsquo;s inflation remains high; food, transport, fuel costs have all gone up. For Alkhidmat, that means the cost of basic supplies, logistics, and maintaining health-and relief centers has risen significantly. More funds are needed just to maintain existing programs, less left for expansion or unforeseen emergencies.

With multiple crises globally (e.g. Gaza, climate disasters), donor attention is split. Even where generosity remains, donors are more cautious, demanding quicker results, or preferring specific causes. That can force NGOs toward more restricted grants rather than general funds that allow flexibility.

Flooding, cloudbursts, earthquakes are arriving more often and with more severity. Alkhidmat has had to mobilize relief in multiple provinces (Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir) following major monsoon rains since mid-2025. Rapid shifts in where help is needed make planning and budgeting much harder.

Alkhidmat&rsquo;s mission is broad: not just emergencies but education, health, orphan care, microfinance, water. Broad missions make it harder to maintain quality everywhere when resources are thin.

Remote and flood-affected regions often lack infrastructure or are cut off by damaged roads. Transporting relief goods becomes expensive. Medical and disaster relief operations carry extra costs for mobile clinics, temporary shelters, water supply etc.

Recent Specific Challenges for Alkhidmat 
Even as Alkhidmat raises significant sums but there is still a gap between what is pledged and what is needed, especially for large-scale relief operations.

Flood disasters in 2025 have cost huge amounts but rehabilitation (rebuilding homes, infrastructure, agriculture) may cost much more, over longer time-frames. 
Multiple simultaneous crises increase stretch: Gaza aid, Afghanistan earthquake aid, flood relief, Pakistan&rsquo;s own domestic disasters compete for the same donor base and logistics capacity. Maintaining services like hospitals, medical centers, or education in non-crisis times also demand steady funding. When donors shift to emergency relief, these regular services somehow suffer.

What Must Change or Has to 
More predictable funding: unrestricted grants or multi-year commitments help organizations absorb shocks. 
Local organizations need stronger logistics, supply chain, transport agility. Prepositioned stocks help. 
Partnerships between international donors and local NGOs must increase; local NGOs are on the ground and often faster to respond. 
Better financial planning and risk management: managing inflation risk, delayed grants, seasonal variances. 
In sum, the challenge for NGOs in general is how to balance rising demand and complexity with shrinking &ldquo;breathing room&rdquo; in finances and operations. Alkhidmat Foundation is a strong example of both the capacity and the fragility of the local nonprofit response. It delivers at scale, in multiple dimensions, but is also exposed: its breadth of mission and multiplicity of crises require matching scale in sustainable funding, operational strength, and strategic focus.

Nonprofits Under Pressure: Rising Need Meets Tight Resources

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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr Shakeel Ahmad

The date October 8, 2005 is etched into the collective memory of Pakistan. A day the earth shook with brutal force, claiming tens of thousands of lives and leaving countless more bereft. For a nation that has endured repeated and devastating crises from the floods of 2010 to the scourge of terrorism, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate-fueled deluges of 2022 and 2025, the memory of that earthquake serves as a constant reminder of fragility. Yet in those darkest moments emerges another memory: of hands reaching out, of hope delivered, of an organization that brings order to chaos. This is the story of Alkhidmat.

But the story is more than relief. Pakistan today is engaged in a battle against a harsh climate reality. The 2022 floods alone displaced millions, destroyed over 2 million homes, and caused economic losses estimated between US$30&ndash;40 billion. In 2025, flood disasters have already displaced over 5.8 million people, claimed hundreds of lives, and wrecked infrastructure, agriculture, and shelter. The monsoon deluge of 2025 was made 10-15% more intense by global warming. Many deaths still go uncounted, with estimates suggesting as much as 95% of mortality remains unregistered. In this context, Alkhidmat&rsquo;s dual role takes shape: rapid response, and persistent care.

Its response has always been swift. When bomb blasts rip through cities, Alkhidmat volunteers race in to offer aid and support. In the COVID-19 crisis, the foundation mobilized quickly, running quarantine centers, sanitizing public spaces, distributing oxygen, and delivering food. In floodwaters and mud, they rescue, distribute shelter, food, clean water, and first aid. But relief is never just a stopgap.

For Alkhidmat, &ldquo;relief&rdquo; is a profound act of human dignity: a blanket for a shivering mother, a meal for a hungry child, hygiene kits to restore normalcy. After the immediate crisis, the more arduous work of rehabilitation begins. That means rebuilding homes, establishing medical camps and temporary schools, even restoring livelihoods with interest-free loans and microfinance schemes. All this is built upon a vast corps of volunteers, over 69,000 volunteers, who take on exhaustion, heartbreak, danger, and despair with resolve.

But Alkhidmat&rsquo;s mission is not limited to emergency times. It is woven into everyday social welfare across Pakistan.

Disaster Management - Rescue, Relief &amp; Rehabilitation: Alkhidmat is often among the first responders in earthquakes, floods, bomb blasts, and health emergencies. 
Health Services: The foundation runs hospitals, clinics, and mobile health units to deliver primary health, emergency care, and preventive services. 
Education: Temporary schools in disaster zones, scholarships, and regular schooling initiatives. Orphan Care Program: Alkhidmat supports tens of thousands of orphans. Its network sponsors over 30,000 orphaned children, with monthly support. 
WASH: Provision of clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene kits, especially under crisis conditions. 
Microfinance): To empower vulnerable families and promote self-dependency. 
Community Services: Poverty alleviation, livelihood support, capacity building in local communities.

These multiple domains allow Alkhidmat to not just respond to disasters but help communities resist, recover, and rebuild.

As climate volatility intensifies and the next catastrophe looms, Alkhidmat promises to be there whenever and wherever the need arises, a beacon of hope in the storm.

To continue this vital work, Alkhidmat needs support. In the wake of the 2025 floods, your donations can help rebuild shattered homes and support its Orphan Care Program for children who lost parents in floods. Alkhidmat also seeks contributions to its Disaster Management Program, which will secure equipment, provide training to volunteers, and prepare them for future crises.

The call to action is simple yet profound: Be first on the ground. Be an Alkhidmat volunteer.

The Alkhidmat Foundation is not just a charity; it is a movement. A testament to the power of compassion, integrity, and collective action. In a country that has witnessed so much suffering, Alkhidmat stands as a reminder that with courage and resolve, humanity can overcome even the greatest challenges.

Alkhidmat: A Hope in Every Disaster

<h1 data-end="239" data-start="174">Volunteers and Donors Recognized as True Heroes of Humanity</h1>

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Lahore, September 27, 2025 Alkhidmat Foundation organized a major relief event at Kasur Ganda Singh Wala, where refreshments were served to 2,000 affected individuals, lunch was arranged, and one-month food rations were distributed among flood-affected families.

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Speaking on the occasion, Secretary General of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan,&nbsp;Syed Waqas Jafri, said that the River Sutlej had inundated several villages in Kasur, where Alkhidmat officials and volunteers played a vital role in rescuing the affected people and relocating them to safe areas. He added that tent villages were established at various locations in Punjab, where volunteers actively hosted and assisted displaced families.

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He stated:&nbsp;&ldquo;The volunteers who served tirelessly, both in the darkness of night and the light of day, and the donors who devoted their wealth for the cause, are all true heroes of humanity. Without these heroes, it would not have been possible for Alkhidmat to extend such wide-ranging services. We are grateful to them and pray to Almighty Allah for their immense reward.&quot;

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Mr. Jafri further said that with the floodwaters now receding, families would gradually rebuild their homes, reclaim their fertile lands, and return to normal life.&nbsp;&ldquo;Today, we are bidding farewell to these 2,000 families with one month food rations, essential supplies, and our prayers. Alkhidmat will continue to stand by them in every possible way during their rehabilitation journey,&rdquo;&nbsp;he added.

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The event was also attended by&nbsp;Muhammad Javed Kasuri, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Central Punjab,&nbsp;Ikramul Haq Subhani, President Alkhidmat Central Punjab, along with local officials.

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Highlighting the dedication of Alkhidmat volunteers across the country, Mr. Jafri noted:&nbsp;&ldquo;From Khyber to Karachi, Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit, our volunteers have set new examples of service. In Buner, our volunteer Zahoor sacrificed his life while rescuing flood victims. Another volunteer, Ismail, was critically injured during relief activities and is currently on a ventilator, while Malik Hamid was severely injured while delivering food to affected areas. These are our real heroes, who continue to serve humanity without caring for their own lives.&rdquo;