Altaf Hussain - Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Altaf Hussain and his colleagues have served the destitute and the needy long before the MQM came into existence. Through their intense commitment to serve the poor students and destitute people, Mr Altaf Hussain and his colleagues formed the KKC (Khidmat-e-Khalq Committee) in 1978. (The KKC was transformed into KKF, i.e.- Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation in January 1998). Mr. Altaf Hussain and his associates contributed all their pocket money and whatever remuneration they received by giving tuition, to the KKC fund. From this money and the donations received from students, other less fortunate students were helped. Course books and cash for admission and examination fees were distributed. Since its formation, KKF has been serving the people of Pakistan through all sorts of welfare activities and projects. There are numerous services rendered by KKF all over Pakistan which include:

  1. Monthly disbursement of financial aid to the poor and needy.
  2. Provision of dowries to destitute and orphan girls for their marriages.
  3. Annual distribution of aiud among the deserving people during the month of Ramadan.
  4. Free medical treatment and provision of medicines to the poor.
  5. Ambulance and Coffin Carrier service.

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