Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital raised over Rs 43 crores in a single Iftar Fundraising Dinner

Prominent actor Fawad Khan and Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, attended an iftar fundraising dinner at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore.

It’s not every day you see a whole city come together for something bigger than politics or headlines. But that’s exactly what happened at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Iftar dinner in Lahore. In just one night, they raised over Rs 43 crores—a staggering show of generosity that says a lot about what people believe in.

Think about it: Imran Khan, the hospital’s founder, has been in jail for more than 930 days. The political climate is tense, rumors fly every other hour, and the country’s been through its share of uncertainty. But when it comes to saving lives, none of that seemed to matter. People from all walks—families, business owners, philanthropists, even overseas Pakistanis—showed up and gave, not just money, but real trust.

Shaukat Khanum has never just been a hospital. For decades, it’s been a place where cancer patients who can’t afford treatment get a fighting chance. The hospital’s known for being open about where the money goes, and for putting quality care first. That reputation stretches far beyond Lahore’s borders, and nights like this prove it’s still rock solid.

The Iftar wasn’t just about raising funds. It was a reminder of what happens when people come together with one goal: to help those who can’t help themselves. Ramadan always brings out a certain generosity, but this felt special. The Rs 43 crores raised will go straight to patient care, buying new medical equipment, advancing research, and expanding the hospital’s reach. More communities will get help because of what happened that night.

Yes, Imran Khan’s situation is still in the news, and politics is always a backdrop. But at the event, people made it clear: they were there for the patients, not for any political statement. The cause was simple—humanity comes first. That kind of clarity kept the focus exactly where it belonged.

Raising that much, especially now, really says something about Pakistan’s spirit. It’s resilience, plain and simple. It’s also a reminder of how powerful civil society can be when people believe in something real.

So, what does Rs 43 crores actually mean? It means thousands of patients will get treatment. Families will have hope. Research will keep moving forward. And as Shaukat Khanum grows—opening new facilities, reaching new communities—it’s clear that public support is the backbone. Nights like this show people still trust the mission, no matter what’s happening outside.

In the end, the fundraising drive wasn’t just a financial win. It was a testament to Pakistan’s culture of giving and the belief that when it comes to saving lives, people are willing to put differences aside and do what’s right. That’s something worth holding onto.

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