Bin Qutab Foundation

What Bin Qutab Foundation does

Bin Qutab Foundation (BQF) is a Pakistan-based non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 2007 by M. Bashir Malik as the corporate social responsibility initiative of Bin Qutab Group. Registered under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (Reg. No. 0061555) and headquartered in Lahore with branch offices in Islamabad and Karachi, BQF operates a vertically integrated rural healthcare model anchored on Begum Noor Memorial Hospital (BNMH) — a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in Village Bhubhar, Chakwal that has served over 200,000 patients since opening on March 23, 2016. The hospital is expanding to 200 beds by end of 2026 and provides secondary-level services including general surgery, urology, ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, C-sections, a 24-bed two-shift dialysis center with CRRT capability, emergency and critical care, diagnostics, blood bank, and rehabilitation services, operating daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.

The foundation's service surface extends beyond the hospital through the DastakShifaTak mobile hospital program (launched May 3, 2025) bringing on-site laboratory testing and consultant doctors to remote villages, the Bin Qutab College of Health Sciences offering Punjab Medical Faculty-affiliated paramedical diplomas (over 100 students enrolled), and an under-construction Nursing College for a 4-year BS Nursing degree program. An Islamic Microfinance Corporation has received government approval and is pending compliance formalities. Planned additions include sub-urban Nursing Homes for patients awaiting tertiary care and an IT College (admissions underway).

The revenue model blends donations (individual, overseas Pakistani, corporate CSR from Infaq Foundation, PSO, Rotary/Lions, World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists), a dedicated Zakat account at UBL Liberty Market Lahore, government cashless healthcare reimbursements via Sehat Sahulat Card and Qoumi Sehat Card partnerships, and tiered patient fees structured as Zakat-funded free treatment, 30%-discount subsidized care for one year after welfare-desk assessment, and full-cost pricing for financially stable patients, with the hospital operating on a stated no-profit-no-loss basis. Patient acquisition is community- and event-led, relying on volunteer networks, medical camps in disaster-affected areas, chamber-of-commerce seminars, and the donor-promotion chapters across five cities.

Name

Bin Qutab Foundation

Legal name

Bin Qutab Foundation

Website

https://binqutabfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bin Qutab Foundation is a Pakistan non-profit operating a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital (expanding to 200 beds) in rural Chakwal, a mobile healthcare program for underserved villages, and a paramedical college — serving rural Pakistani populations through donations, Zakat, and government health card reimbursements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: BQF receives donations from individuals, overseas Pakistanis, corporate sector partners, and well-wishers. The foundation operates on charitable contributions with a policy to provide free treatment to deserving patients through Zakat funds and subsidized care for low-income patients.
2. Healthcare Service Fees: Patients with ability to pay are charged full cost for services. The hospital operates on a 'no profit no loss basis' for most services with differentiated pricing based on patient ability to pay.
3. Government Health Card Programs: Partner in Qoumi Sehat Card Programme (Govt of Pakistan) and Sehat Sahulat Card, providing cashless healthcare to eligible patients with government reimbursement.
4. Zakat Collection: Dedicated Zakat account (UBL Liberty Market Lahore) for providing free treatment to eligible deserving patients through a welfare desk assessment process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bin Qutab Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates Begum Noor Memorial Hospital, a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in Chakwal, Pakistan providing secondary-level healthcare including surgery, dialysis, emergency care, diagnostics, and rehabilitation. The foundation also runs the DastakShifaTak mobile healthcare programme delivering doorstep medical services to underserved rural communities and operates the Bin Qutab College of Health Sciences offering paramedical diploma programs. Services are provided on a no-profit-no-loss basis with free treatment for Zakat-eligible patients and 30% subsidized rates for low-income patients.

Product overview

Bin Qutab Foundation operates a network of healthcare and education services focused on rural Pakistan. The core offering is Begum Noor Memorial Hospital (BNMH), a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital expanding to 200 beds, complemented by mobile healthcare through DastakShifaTak. Education services include Bin Qutab College of Health Sciences (paramedical diplomas) and an upcoming Nursing College (BS Nursing degree). Additional services include palliative care, geriatrics care, rehabilitation, and a 24-bed dialysis center. The Foundation also plans nursing homes for patients' families and an Islamic Microfinance Corporation for economic empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Begum Noor Memorial Hospital (BNMH): 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in Village Bhubhar, Chakwal providing secondary-level healthcare services including surgery, emergency care, dialysis, and diagnostics.
• Bin Qutab College of Health Sciences (BCHS)
• DastakShifaTak

Products and services

• Begum Noor Memorial Hospital (BNMH) A 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in Village Bhubhar, Chakwal providing secondary-level healthcare including general surgery, urology, ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, C-section services, emergency and critical care, diagnostics, dialysis, and rehabilitation. Hospital is expanding to 200 beds by end of 2026.
• DastakShifaTak Mobile Hospital Programme Mobile hospital programme bringing comprehensive healthcare including on-site laboratory testing and consultant doctor access directly to underserved and remote communities, with serious cases referred to Begum Noor Memorial Hospital.
• Bin Qutab College of Health Sciences (Paramedical Diplomas) Two-year diploma programs in Dispenser, Medical Lab Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, and Radiology & Imaging Technology, affiliated with Punjab Medical Faculty, providing paramedical education for rural youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ patients served since 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ahmed Medix LahoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Visit and discussion regarding Mobile Health Units and Ambulances for Bin Qutab Foundation. Dr. Sohail Ahmed met with Baba Bashir for potential partnership.
• Rescue 1122 ChakwalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Rescue 1122 provided staff training on fire and non-fire emergencies at BNMH through their support.
• Covid-19 Vaccination Programme - Govt of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020BNMH partnered with government for Covid-19 vaccination drive and testing during the pandemic.
• Rotary Club of Model Town LahorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Club partnership supporting BQF healthcare projects through volunteer engagement and community outreach programs in rural healthcare delivery.
• Rotary Club of Bhubhar ChakwalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Rotary Club chapter in Bhubhar, Chakwal supporting foundation's rural healthcare initiatives and community programs.
• Lahore MJF Lions Club LahorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLions Club partnership supporting healthcare projects, medical camps, and community welfare activities through their network.
• Government of Pakistan - Sehat Sahulat Card ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBQF is partner in Qoumi Sehat Card Programme (Govt of Pakistan) providing cashless inpatient healthcare to eligible citizens through BNMH facilities.
• National TB Programme - Govt of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNMH partnered with National TB Programme for tuberculosis detection and treatment services in rural areas.
• Punjab Health-Care Commission (PHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNMH is Licensee of Punjab Health-Care Commission (PHC) Cat-A, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
• Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBQF accredited by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy for compliance with philanthropic standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sahara for Life Trust: Non-profit healthcare and education provider serving rural communities in Punjab and northern Pakistan, with a hospital in Khanspur plus health and vocational education programmes. Comparable mission, rural targeting, and integrated education-and-care model.
• Aravind Eye Care System: India-based non-profit hospital network delivering high-volume rural eye care, famous for integrating clinical operations, training (paramedical institutes), and tiered pricing for cross-subsidy. Highly comparable international model for BQF's vertical integration of hospital, education, and tiered patient pricing.
• Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust: Pakistan-based non-profit hospital chain providing subsidised tertiary and secondary care funded primarily through donations and Zakat. Compares directly to BQF on funding model (philanthropy + Zakat), patient mix (large share of deserving patients), and education arm (Shaukat Khanum Nursing College).
• Indus Hospital & Health Network: Pakistan's flagship non-profit hospital network providing free, high-quality care across multiple cities including rural areas. Operates a hub-and-spoke model combining secondary-level hospitals with satellite facilities and education programmes—a structure closely comparable to BQF's BNMH + DastakShifaTak + College model.
• Aga Khan Health Services Pakistan: Operates a network of primary and secondary health facilities in rural Northern Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Comparable rural focus, community volunteer model, and emphasis on training local healthcare workers—aligns closely with BQF's Chakwal-area footprint.
• LRBT (Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust): Pakistan's largest non-profit eye-care hospital network serving rural populations with free or subsidised treatment via a hub-and-spoke model. Strong peer overlap in non-profit rural hospital delivery, donor-funded model, and education/training programmes for allied health staff.

Broad incumbents

• Edhi Foundation: Foundational Pakistan-wide non-profit delivering healthcare, emergency response, and social welfare through donations and volunteers. A much larger and broader scope than BQF, but relevant on funding architecture (donations + Zakat), volunteer mobilisation, and rural health service delivery.
• Fauji Foundation: Large welfare trust operating a multi-city hospital network across Pakistan plus educational institutions for dependents and rural populations. Comparable on hospital-plus-education structure and not-for-profit operations, though pensioner-funded rather than donation-driven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BQFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/bqfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/BQFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bin-qutab-foundation

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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