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By Rehan Khan
KARACHI, August 02 (APP): Anosh Inc Foundation, a non-profit organisation, on Saturday distributed 200 food ration bags in Orangi Town, one of Karachi’s most economically marginalized areas in a gesture of compassion and community solidarity.
Each ration package contains enough essential groceries to sustain a household for an entire month, including flour, rice, lentils, oil, tea, and sugar, all tailored to meet the nutritional needs and cultural preferences of local families.
Talking to APP, Dr. Anosh Ahmed, a Pakistani-American physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist emphasized that this effort goes beyond basic assistance. “This is not just the distribution of food, it’s an act of solidarity with people who are often overlooked. No one should go to bed hungry,” he said. “This initiative is also a deeply personal tribute to my late father, whose values of generosity, humility, and service continue to inspire everything I do.”
The food drive is set to expand to Soldier Bazaar, a historically diverse neighborhood in Karachi, reflecting the foundation’s inclusive and interfaith spirit. The goal, Dr. Ahmed noted, is not only to alleviate hunger but to promote unity across religious and cultural lines.
Local volunteers and Anosh Inc Foundation teams are actively coordinating the on-ground logistics to ensure the supplies reach those most in need, demonstrating a grassroots approach to philanthropy that prioritizes dignity and empathy.
While this campaign marks the latest chapter in Dr. Ahmed’s ongoing humanitarian work in Pakistan, it is far from his first. Over the years, he has quietly supported projects in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation across the country – all rooted in a strong sense of purpose and service.
What sets this particular initiative apart is its deep emotional resonance, with Dr. Ahmed dedicating the effort to his late father. “It’s my way of keeping his spirit alive,” he said. “He taught me that service to others is the greatest legacy one can leave behind.”
The Anosh Inc Foundation’s latest outreach reaffirms the power of diaspora philanthropy and community-driven impact reminding the world that charity, when paired with empathy, can become a unifying force for change.