AKU president hosts dinner for diplomats

University's mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, says Sulaiman Shahabuddin

Aga Khan University President Sulaiman Shahabuddin hosted a dinner in the honour of diplomats stationed in Karachi.

"AKU's mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery," said AKU president while briefing diplomats on the university's contributions and social impact.

"AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, including Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. Being a not-for-profit institution, all revenues generated by the University and its hospitals are invested back in education and research, and in helping patients and improving healthcare," he stressed.

Shahabuddin also talked about AKU's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030. "AKU's first solar power project in Pakistan is a key step forward to realising our environment and climate ambitions. Using renewable, clean energy brings not only cost savings but benefits people and the planet alike," he said.

The dinner was attended by diplomats from France, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and other countries.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 14^th, 2022.