ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board has approved the allocation of around 22 acres of land for the establishment of an Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) campus in Islamabad, following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The decision was made during a CDA Board meeting chaired by Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The selected site is located along a main highway, making it easily accessible for patients, students, and faculty.
Aga Khan University (AKU) President Sulaiman Shahabuddin confirmed the development and said the CDA had identified “a very good green piece of land” for the project. “I personally visited the land, and it is an excellent option for a teaching and healthcare facility,” he noted.
He added that the project was still at an early stage and that a feasibility study would be carried out before construction begins.
Shahabuddin said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was very supportive of AKU’s expansion into Islamabad and had assured full cooperation to speed up the process.
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He explained that the new campus would help strengthen healthcare services and training in Pakistan, benefiting not only Islamabad but also nearby regions, including northern Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
AKU has been planning to expand into Islamabad since 2024 as part of its five-year growth plan, which also includes Lahore. The goal is to serve underserved populations in northern and central Punjab.
The proposed AKUH campus will function as a full academic and healthcare centre. It will include a teaching hospital, research laboratories, and training programmes for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
While the timeline for the project is yet to be finalized, experts believe this marks an important step forward in improving Pakistan’s healthcare system.
