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Imamia Medics International (IMI) has raised $800,000 at a fundraising dinner in New York to support two University Medical Complex hospital projects in Karachi and Lahore.
More than 600 guests attended the event on November 12, 2026. The gathering brought together Pakistani-origin doctors, engineers, scientists, writers and other community members.
The fundraising initiative aims to strengthen healthcare facilities and expand medical education and professional training opportunities in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the dinner as a special guest. Organisers also shared a message from Pakistan’s Ambassador, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, highlighting the importance of initiatives that support the country’s healthcare sector.
The event also featured a special literary and cultural programme.
Renowned cancer specialist and poet Dr Azra Raza presented her poetry to the audience. Acclaimed singer Ali Haider performed devotional kalam in praise of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
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The performances added a cultural dimension to the evening, which focused on supporting healthcare development in Pakistan.
According to IMI, the two medical complexes will collectively provide advanced healthcare services to around one million patients annually.
Of these, approximately 200,000 patients will receive free or subsidised treatment.
The projects will also support medical education and professional training for young doctors. Around 80 senior physicians based overseas have volunteered to share their expertise and train local healthcare professionals at both hospitals without charging fees.
IMI has partnered with Baqir Health and Educational Welfare Trust and Zaidi Abid Foundation to develop the Karachi campus of the University Medical Complex.
Construction has already started on the project. The planned facility will be a seven-storey, multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with medical research facilities.
The project aims to expand access to specialised healthcare while creating opportunities for medical research and professional development.
In Lahore, Rahmat Nazir Trust has donated a three-storey, semi-constructed building for IMI’s hospital project.
The facility has partially begun operations, providing outpatient department (OPD) and inpatient treatment services.
The project is expected to contribute to the expansion of healthcare access in the city as development continues.
The $800,000 fundraising achievement reflects the support of Pakistani medical professionals and the overseas Pakistani community.
Through these projects, IMI and its partners aim to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure. They also seek to improve patient care and provide young doctors with opportunities for education, training and professional growth.
The initiative highlights the potential contribution of overseas medical professionals to the country’s long-term healthcare development.
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