SHAUKAT KHANUM

Name

SHAUKAT KHANUM

Legal name

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres

Website

https://shaukatkhanum.org.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Hospital and Oncology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Services & Therapy Centers (HLAIAGAI), Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB), Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Cancer treatment services
• Oncology diagnostics
• Pathology laboratory
• Radiology imaging
• Pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Zakat: The hospital is a charitable institution primarily funded through donations and Zakat (Islamic almsgiving) from individuals, corporations, and overseas Pakistanis. Funds are used to provide free and subsidized cancer treatment to approximately 75% of patients who cannot afford care.
2. Sadqa and Qurbani Services: Regular charitable giving programmes including Sadqa (voluntary charity) and Qurbani (sacrifice) services, where proceeds from hide collection support treatment and nutritional care of deserving cancer patients.
3. Corporate Sponsorship and Collaborations: Corporate entities can sponsor equipment, projects, or engage in fundraising collaborations with the hospital.
4. Sponsor a Cancer Patient Programme (SACPP): Donors can assume direct responsibility for the treatment costs of named cancer patients, paying upfront as a lump sum or in installments within two years.
5. Pathology and Diagnostic Services: Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory and diagnostic centres serve both cancer and non-cancer patients with over 180 collection centres across Pakistan, providing a fee-for-service revenue stream alongside charitable services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres operates a network of tertiary care cancer hospitals in Pakistan, providing comprehensive cancer treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic services, pathology, and pharmacy. Approximately 75% of patients receive free or subsidized treatment funded through charitable donations and Zakat. The organization also serves non-cancer patients through its pathology laboratory with over 180 collection centres across Pakistan, a 24/7 blood bank, walk-in clinics, and a telemedicine service for remote consultations.

Product overview

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres operates a network of specialized cancer hospitals in Pakistan. The core offering consists of three hospital locations (Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi under construction) providing comprehensive cancer care. These are supported by the Karachi Diagnostic Centre and Clinic, the Pathology Laboratory performing over 4 million tests annually, Radiology Department, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacy, and over 180 Laboratory Collection Centres with home sample collection. Additional services include Telemedicine for remote consultations, Blood Donors Club, and various ambassador programmes (Student, Institution, Tigers Club for children) for community engagement and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shaukat Khanum Lab: Pathology laboratory services offering diagnostic testing with over 180 collection centres across Pakistan, performing more than 4 million tests and procedures annually.
• Sponsor A Cancer Patient Programme (SACPP)
• Shaukat Khanum Tigers Club
• Shaukat Khanum Blood Donors Club
• Student Ambassador Programme
• Institution Ambassador Programme

Products and services

• SKMCH&RC Lahore (Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore) Pakistan's first state-of-the-art tertiary care cancer hospital, inaugurated in 1994, providing comprehensive cancer treatment including clinical services, diagnostic services, pharmacy, nuclear medicine, pathology laboratory, blood bank, and inpatient care. Serves as the primary and flagship campus of SKMCH&RC.
• SKMCH&RC Peshawar (Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar) Second cancer hospital serving cancer patients since 2015, providing multi-modality cancer treatment for patients from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and surrounding regions. Located in Peshawar, Pakistan.
• Karachi Diagnostic Centre and Clinic Outpatient diagnostic facility providing chemotherapy and other diagnostic services in DHA City, Karachi. Accredited by Joint Commission International and licensed by Sindh Healthcare Commission.
• Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory One of Pakistan's largest and most sophisticated pathology facilities performing more than 4 million tests and procedures annually. Both the Laboratory and Blood Bank operate 24/7 with Consultant Pathologists available on call. Services both cancer and non-cancer patients.
• Radiology Department Diagnostic and therapeutic radiology department conducting more than 400 procedures per day using modern technology and research in clinical imaging. Led by a competent group of professionals providing compassionate care.
• Nuclear Medicine Department Specialty department delivering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic applications using minute amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to study the function of body systems and organs. Governed by stringent international and national regulations.
• Pharmacy Services Hospital pharmacy providing medications to cancer patients. Part of the Green Hospital Pharmacy Initiative focused on pharmaceutical waste management, sustainable manufacturing, and greening the supply chain.
• Telemedicine Service Remote consultation platform enabling patients to consult with specialists from home, reducing the need for travel for follow-up cancer care. Used by patients from across Pakistan including Sindh, Punjab, and KPK regions.
• Laboratory Collection Centres Network Network of over 180 collection centres across Pakistan enabling easy access to pathology services with home sample collection available via mobile app. Serves both cancer and non-cancer patients.
• Clinical Cancer Services Complete range of oncology clinical services including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Available across Lahore and Peshawar hospital campuses.
• Blood Bank Services Provides more than 65 bags of blood and blood components every day across Lahore and Peshawar campuses. Operates apheresis platelet donation using latest blood cell separators. Blood is tested for Blood Group, Hepatitis B & C, HIV (AIDS Virus) and other infectious diseases.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4 million pathology tests and procedures performed every year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Sindh Healthcare CommissionmajorOthers · 11 June 2026The Sindh Healthcare Commission issued a Regular Licence to the Karachi Diagnostic Centre and Clinic (a project of SKMT) for outpatient and ambulatory services. The licensing ceremony was attended by SKMT Board Member Mr Adnan Afridi, CEO Dr Faisal Sultan, CMO Dr Aasim Yusuf, and Director of Quality and Patient Safety Dr Haroon Hafeez. Dr Ahson Qavi Siddiqi, CEO Sindh Healthcare Commission, along with Director Licensing and Accreditation Dr Altaf Hussain Khawaja and Deputy Director Registration and Licensing Dr Faiza Rahimoon attended the ceremony.
• Joint Commission International (JCI)majorOthersThe Karachi Diagnostic Centre and Clinic is accredited by the Joint Commission International for ambulatory services, ensuring compliance with international patient safety and quality standards.
• Shalamar Medical and Dental CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKMCH&RC participated in the 9th International Conference on Patient Safety 2026 hosted at Shalamar Medical and Dental College, where SKMCH&RC staff won multiple Patient Safety Awards including Best Hospital, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Pharmacist.
• Aga Khan University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts from Aga Khan University Hospital participated in the Green Hospital Pharmacy Initiative seminar hosted by SKMCH&RC Lahore, focusing on pharmaceutical waste management, sustainable manufacturing, and greening the supply chain.
• Ittefaq HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts from Ittefaq Hospital participated in the Green Hospital Pharmacy Initiative seminar hosted by SKMCH&RC Lahore alongside representatives from other healthcare institutions.
• EvercareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts from Evercare participated in the Green Hospital Pharmacy Initiative seminar hosted by SKMCH&RC Lahore alongside representatives from other healthcare institutions.
• Bangladesh Academic DelegationminorOthersA delegation of 16 professionals from 9 leading institutions in Bangladesh (University of Rajshahi, University of Dhaka, University of Chittagong, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet, Jahangirnagar University Savar Dhaka, North South University Dhaka, BRAC University Dhaka, Asian University of Bangladesh, and Southeast University) visited SKMCH&RC Peshawar for an academic and institutional exchange programme. Delegation members personally donated and committed to sharing information within their professional and social networks to facilitate donations to SKMCH&RC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MD Anderson Cancer Center: World-leading cancer specialty hospital operating as part of the University of Texas system, providing comprehensive oncology care, research, and education. Comparable as a globally recognized tertiary cancer hospital, though significantly larger and better-funded.
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre: Leading tertiary specialty hospital in Saudi Arabia with a major oncology center, offering multi-modality cancer care across the Gulf region. Comparable as a large specialty hospital network serving a regional catchment with donation-supported and government-funded care.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Premier US-based cancer specialty hospital and research institution offering multi-modality cancer treatment and ranked among the top oncology centers globally. Comparable as a leader in tertiary cancer care, research, and patient outcomes.

Direct peers

• Tata Memorial Hospital: India's premier public-sector cancer specialty hospital, providing comprehensive oncology care with significant free/subsidized treatment for indigent patients. Most directly comparable to SKMCH&RC in mission, scale, and South Asian charitable cancer-care model.
• Shifa International Hospital: Major private tertiary care hospital in Islamabad with established oncology services and Pakistan-wide patient reach. Competes for paying cancer patients and donor mindshare within Pakistan.
• Indus Hospital: Pakistan-based charitable hospital network providing free-of-cost tertiary healthcare across multiple cities, including oncology services. Directly comparable charitable funding model and patient base to SKMCH&RC within Pakistan.
• Aga Khan University Hospital: Pakistan's leading private not-for-profit teaching hospital with oncology services and Karachi campus, sharing the same charitable infrastructure and patient population as SKMCH&RC. Operates a network of secondary hospitals across Pakistan.

Regional players

• Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Cancer Hospitals (PAEC): PAEC operates a network of 18+ cancer hospitals across Pakistan providing subsidized cancer treatment. Competes with SKMCH&RC for the same Pakistani patient base across multiple cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skmch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@skmch
• Facebookfacebook.com/skmch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shaukat-khanum-memorial-cancer-hospital-&-research-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/shaukatkhanum
• TikToktiktok.com/@shaukatkhanumhospital

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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