ANNOUNCEMENT: The final merit list for Intermediate students at Akhuwat College, Kasur is out now. ANNOUNCEMENT: The final merit list for Intermediate students at Akhuwat College, Kasur is out now. ANNOUNCEMENT: The final merit list for Intermediate students at Akhuwat College, Kasur is out now.

Mawakhat: Stories of Resilience & Rebuilding

This compelling photo book documents the lives of those people who survived the 2022 floods in Pakistan and rebuilt their homes with the support of donations. Featuring over 100 first-person narratives and portraits, it captures stories of loss, hope, and unwavering resilience from affected regions. The book celebrates the spirit of “Mawakhat”—solidarity and collective action in the face of crisis.

 
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Kamyab Log

The book covers inspirational stories of different families from Chiniot, who were able to grow successful in their businesses and amass great wealth. Not only does this book motivate young people toward success, but it also highlights the essential principles for achieving success in life.

 

Silaab ki Kahani

Covering South Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this heartwarming story of flood starts at Kot Mithan and ends at the Mosque of Cordoba. The book covers the experiences and encounters of Dr. Amjad Saqib across the flood-affected areas of Pakistan, showcasing the journeys he undertook to gather donations for the flood-affected individuals.

 
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Gautam Ke Des Main

Gautam Ke Des Main

This travelogue by Dr. Amjad Saqib has everything: adventures of travel, currents of history, taste of philosophy, and cultural, social, historical, and geographical studies. Not only does it cover his travels and the people he meets on the way, but also throws light on the stories and tales of Gautam Budda, Emperor Ashoka, and others to provide lessons for living in the modern world.

 
 

Dasht e Zulmat

In the first part of the book, stories related to interest on loans are covered. The second part of the book discusses Akhuwat as an organization, which works with the vision of eradicating poverty from society. The third part of the book provides a clear understanding of poverty as a social phenomenon and seeks a solution for it in solidarity between the haves and have-nots.

 
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Aik Yaadgaar Mushaira

In this book, Dr. Amjad Saqib tells the story of a Mushaira (poetry recitation) held in Chiniot. He says, I have had the opportunity to attend countless Mushairas in my life, but this Mushaira held on the banks of the Chenab River in Chiniot on May 30, 1991, will always remain in my memory. How the organizers managed and decorated this Mushaira is commendable in every way. Such a grand Mushaira has rarely been held in Pakistan.

 

Our Work

Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance (AIM) has been the cornerstone of our efforts since its launch in 2001. To date, it has disbursed more than PKR 230 billion in interest-free loans to 4 million families across Pakistan. Beyond microfinance, Akhuwat also works in the field of education under the umbrella of Akhuwat Education Services (AES). With a network of schools and colleges, Akhuwat ensures that children from underserved communities have access to quality education. Other projects include Akhuwat Clothes Bank (ACB), Akhuwat Khwajasira Support Program (AKSP), Akhuwat Relief and Disaster Management Program (ARDM) and Akhuwat Community Development Program. All of Akhuwat’s initiatives work with the common objective of creating a poverty-free and prosperous society.

Akhuwat’s Impact in Numbers

DISBURSED IN INTEREST-FREE LOANS
300 .0BPKR
RECOVERY RATE
90 %PKR
DISBURSED IN INTEREST-FREE LOANS
250 .0BPKR
ACTIVE LOANS
565 KPKR
CITIES
390 +PKR
TOTAL NO. OF LOANS
5.8 PKR

Our Story

Before establishing Akhuwat, Dr. Saqib served in the Civil Services of Pakistan in the District Management Group (DMG). He also served as the General Manager of the Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP). He had witnessed the devastating impact of poverty which encouraged him to dedicate his life to alleviating the suffering of the poor. One of Akhuwat’s initial loans was granted to a widow from Rasool Park where she was presented with Rs. 10,000 (USD 200 at the time) in the form of an interest-free loan. She bought herself two new sewing machines with this amount, earned a decent living, sent her children to school, and married her daughters in a simple wedding ceremony. She returned after 6 months to return the loan along with a request to give this money to someone else in need.

For the first eighteen months, Akhuwat didn’t have a proper office and was managed from a small cabin within the premises of PRSP. However, Mawakhat, the spirit of solidarity, and the commitment of the Akhuwat team persevered. More than two decades later, Akhuwat has disbursed more than PKR 230+ billion and opened offices in 350+ cities in Pakistan. Akhuwat has also spread its roots to other areas of life, such as education, healthcare, community development, and post-disaster rehabilitation.

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