By Aziz Khatri
KARACHI: The SIUT Trust announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edhi Foundation, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in undergraduate technical and medical education.
The initiative will be implemented through the Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)-SIUT, a degree-awarding institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission. The MoU was formally signed by Dr Adib Rizvi, Founder of SIUT, and Mr Faisal Edhi, CEO of the Edhi Foundation, marking a notable step toward expanding educational opportunities and fostering collaborative development.
SIUT and the Edhi Foundation share a longstanding relationship rooted in humanitarian service. Over the years, the Foundation has supported SIUT’s mission generously, including a 2014 donation of 100 million rupees to renovate and convert an operation theatre into a modern facility, named the Abdul Sattar and Bilquees Edhi Transplant OT Complex.
The Foundation also provided eight ambulances and two loaders, which continue to transport critically ill patients without financial burden. Amid rising inflation in Pakistan, where healthcare and education have increasingly become out-of-pocket challenges for many families, such services remain vital. For more than five decades, SIUT has upheld its commitment to accessible care and education with dedication.
The MoU builds on this shared legacy of service, aiming to equip students with modern learning tools, exposure to emerging technologies, and real-world clinical training. Through the collaboration, SIUT and the Edhi Foundation intend to strengthen capacity building, nurture future leaders, and contribute to sustainable, long-term progress in Pakistan’s healthcare and education sectors.
