Founded in 1983 by a group of visionary individuals, including Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, Dr. Zafar Qureshi, Begum Abdul Qadir, Dr. Abdul Hussaini, Begum Shaista Ikramullah, and Cardinal Joseph Cordeiro, Karwan-e-Hayat (KeH) has remained a beacon of hope for Karachi’s underserved communities. With a steadfast mission to provide free psychiatric treatment to those who cannot afford it, KeH has evolved into a leading, certified, and trusted mental health institution in Pakistan.
The organization’s credibility is underscored by its tax-deductible status under Section 2(36) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, ISO certification, and Shariah compliance, ensuring transparency, quality, and adherence to Islamic principles. Additionally, KeH is endorsed by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) and stands as *Pakistan’s only mental health rehabilitation facility to receive the Regular License from the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC).
Karwan-e-Hayat (KeH) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 in Karachi, by a group of noteworthy individuals. Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, Dr. Zafar Qureshi, Dr. Abdul Hussaini, Begum Shaista Ikramullah and the Archbishop of Karachi, Cardinal Joseph Cordeiro were among them. Their vision enabled Karwan-e-Hayat to provide free psychiatric treatment to neglected and underprivileged people suffering from mental disorders in Karachi. According to session 2(36) of the of the Income Tax Ordinance of 2001, the organization is tax-deductible and is a non-profit. This organization is totally compliant with Shariah which holds ISO certification and it is also recognized by The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP).
KeH offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, including Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Tele-Psychiatry, Community Outreach Programs, and Neurological Medical Services. These services are delivered through two primary facilities in Keamari and Korangi, alongside 22 Community Outreach camps across Karachi.
Through its 2 facilities in Keamari and Korangi, as well as 22 community outreach camps located throughout the city of Karachi, Karwan-e-Hayat offers outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation, telepsychiatry, and other services. A team of more than 160 employees work diligently to carry out Karwan-e-Hayat’s mission of providing relief to those suffering from mental ailments.
The operations of the institution are as follows:
- All mental health concerns are taken care of under one roof at the flagship Karwan-e-Hayat facility, the Psychiatric Care & Rehabilitation Centre (PCRC) in Keamari. It provides full rehabilitation services, has an OPD block designed specifically for it, and a 100-bed in-patient hospital. This facility offers free consultation and highly subsidized medication.
- The Korangi Community Psychiatric Centre (KCPC) uses OPD facilitation to offer community-based psychiatric care also provides free consultation and highly subsidized medication.
- The Community Outreach Programs runs over 50 medical camps every month at 22 different locations throughout the Karachi and the surrounding areas. These medical camps provide family psycho-social education, individual visits, awareness classes, and outpatient physical therapy services. In these camps, free consultations and medications are also given to patient.
At present, almost 96% of overall patients are treated free of cost and provided with medications provided at highly subsidized rates at our facilities.
Company Registration Number/Date and National Tax Number
- Company Registration Number: 0010534
- NTN : 4298055-7
