LAHORE: The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) raised the highest-ever Rs. 432 million at an Iftar Dinner in Lahore last night, as part of its annual Zakat campaign. This event, the first of two planned Iftars in the city, surpassed last year’s total of Rs 330 million, reflecting the unwavering generosity of the people of Pakistan. Hosted by Adeel Hashmi, the evening featured Fawad Khan, renowned superstar of the country, as Fundraising Star of the Event. Dr Faisal Sultan, Chief Executive Officer of Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, presented the latest developments at SKMT. Cancer survivor Gulnaz Ayaz also shared her inspiring journey. Long-term donors Mian Anjum Nisar and Raana Ahmed expressed that Shaukat Khanum Hospitals are a blessing for the ailing, encouraging those blessed with abundance to come forward and donate. Members of the SKMT Board of Governors, Aleema Khanum and Dr Uzma Khan, were also present. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026