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Vision Health Care Foundation (VHCF) is a leading non-profit organization registered with SECP under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 in Pakistan, dedicated to providing community-driven healthcare and inclusive, high-quality, and accessible eye care services, particularly for underserved communities and individuals with disabilities. Co-founded and led by Dr. M. Mazhar Awan, VHCF evolved in 2022 from VHCF (established in 2009) and, previously, from a Welfare Association in 2002. It has grown from a small charitable clinic into a nationally recognized institution, with more than two decades of relentless not-for-profit service. The Foundation manages Khairunnisa Eye Hospital in Karachi and offers comprehensive eyecare services along with primary eye care and school health services in Karachi and Attock (Punjab). VHCF runs extensive school and community health programs, alongside professional training initiatives in eye health, focusing on school health, disability inclusion, equity, and community-based interventions. To date, VHCF has delivered over 400,000 outpatient consultations, performed more than 40,000 sight-restoring surgeries, screened 60,000 school children, and conducted 500+ outreach activities. As an ISO 9001:2015-certified organization, it is committed to delivering care with compassion and quality. VHCF aims to expand its services nationwide, collaborating with partners to enhance school health, community-based eye care, and disability-inclusive programs.

Our Team

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Chairman Justice (r) Mushir Alam

 Mazhar and I share a lifelong commitment to serving humanity, a vision that led to the creation of Vision Trust, which has now transitioned to VHCF. Over the years, many of our aspirations have come to life, while many more continue to guide our mission of compassion and service. As Founder Trustee & Chairman of VHCF, and Former Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, I remain dedicated to expanding our reach and ensuring this work brings lasting hope to those in need. 

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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Air Cmdr (r) Ghulam Mujaddid

Dr. Ghulam Mujaddid (Air Cdre, R) is a seasoned academic and former Pakistan Air Force officer with over three decades of service, retiring as Air Commodore. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University and has taught at leading institutions including Air University, NDU, and ISSI. As Director at VHCF, he brings a wealth of leadership, research, and strategic insight to advance the foundation’s mission.

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Dr. Mahwash Akhtar Khan

 Promotor Director Dr. Mahwash A. Khan is a Community Ophthalmologist with a Master’s in Community Eye Care from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She leads community eye care programs at LRBT and co-founded Ophth Pharma, Pakistan’s first ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. Her greatest satisfaction lies in restoring vision and bringing smiles to patients’ faces. 

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DR. ANJUM NAVEED

Dr. Anjum Naveed, MBBS, MCPS, DLO, FRCS (Ed) is a leading ENT surgeon with over 40 years of experience. He founded and led the ENT Department at Indus Hospital, Karachi, where he introduced Pakistan’s first Newborn Hearing Screening Program and established advanced Audiology and Speech Therapy services, transforming ear care for children with hearing impairment. 

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Our Trustees

Syed Humayun Kalam

Founder Trustee, VHCF | Retired Economist


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ceo Dr M Mazhar Awan

Chief Executive Officer of Vision Healthcare Foundation (VHCF). With a strong background in healthcare leadership and nonprofit development, he is driving VHCF’s mission to make quality eye care accessible for underserved communities. His vision focuses on innovation, sustainability, and creating long-term impact in public health. 

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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Fatima Zehra

Program Director

 a program management professional with 10+ years of experience in eye health, human resource development, and disability inclusion. Certified by LSHTM and recognized globally with the IAPB Eye Health Hero Award (2020) and Young Systems Leader Award (2024), she is dedicated to strengthening health systems and promoting inclusive practices. 

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Shabir Almani

Chief Financial Officer

Served as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer at VHCF for over nine years. He oversees financial strategy, operational leadership, and ensures fiscal accountability across all programs. A certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Shabir brings deep financial expertise and stable stewardship to the organisation. 

Our foundation departments

Attock Department

Project Management & Coordination

Project Management & Coordination

Tabinda Hanif

Program Manager


Tahir Anjum

General Manager, Primary Eye Care Center

Project Management & Coordination

Project Management & Coordination

Project Management & Coordination

Abdul Qadir

Project Consultant, Pindi Gheb

Compliance Department

Social Media Department

Social Media Department

Leena Mustafa

Quality and Compliance Manager, KNNEH

Social Media Department

Social Media Department

Social Media Department

Bisma Jafri

Digital Media and Communications Associate


Syed Asfand

Creative Designer

The Great Vow

Fifty years ago, in 1972, two close friends and classmates sat together on a makeshift roadside bench, witnessing the hardships around them. With compassionate hearts and thoughtful minds, they observed the widespread suffering; poverty, illness, and a general sense of neglect that surrounded them. Though deeply moved, they felt powerless at that moment. They didn’t know how or what exactly to do, but they made a vow to each other: one day, they would work to ease the suffering they saw through community-driven healthcare initiatives.


This moment occurred soon after they had completed their tenth grade.


Three decades later, in 2003, one of them had become a respected Judge and Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, later serving at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The other had established himself as a renowned ophthalmologist. Then, as if by divine providence, a friend offered them a 1,600 square foot, two-bedroom apartment on the first floor—a space that would become the starting point for their dream of a comprehensive eyecare service. And so, the vow called for action.


A charitable eye care clinic was born. It began as a Welfare Association managing the Sheikh Aziz-ur-Rehman Memorial Eye Clinic (2003–2015) in Bahadurabad, Karachi.


In 2009, the administrative structure evolved into VHCF. By 2016, with the support of the K&N’s Foundation, the clinic relocated to Jamshed Town. This marked the beginning of Khairun’nisa Eye Hospital.


Today, the hospital operates as a well-equipped, secondary to tertiary level eye care facility, treating over 100 patients daily and conducting 15 to 20 surgeries each day. More than 80% of patients receive care free of cost or at subsidized rates. To date, 100,359 consultations have been provided, and over 24,233 surgeries have been performed—a number that continues to grow.


By 2022, fifty years after that vow made by two determined young boys, their shared vision evolved into Vision Healthcare Foundation. This nonprofit is now registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.


Having completed its conceptual stage, the organization is now preparing a Master Plan with the help of architects, engineers, and designers—subject to funding availability. This plan is aimed for completion by the end of 2023.


With hope and prayer, construction is expected to begin in early 2024.


May Allah grant us the time, strength, and resources to build a facility greater in scope and accessibility than ever before—one that continues to serve the less fortunate with compassion and excellence. May our humble efforts be accepted, and may we touch more lives with the same spirit that led to our very first step.


Let’s join hands to serve the underserved and the overlooked. Together, we can help remove the barriers that prevent the vulnerable from living a life of dignity and health.

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