Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning

18/11/2025

CEI Plan dissemination session held at Reflex Nursing College Peshawar.

A CEI plan informative session was held with nurses students , teachers , LHWs of Reflex Nursing College and Health Institute Peshawar to focus on sharing of CEI plan, community engagement role & its framework .
WS5 leading by Mian Atiq delivered the session and also highlighted PILL's initiative on Moving on ABC, aimed for awareness of Breast Cancer & recruitment of breast cancer survivors from different community.
The session also aimed to enhance knowledge, capacity building and encourage community-level engagement on these key initiatives.
A total of 55 participants attended, actively engaging in discussions and gaining valuable insights to developing collaboration . The event was organised under work stream 5 .
Mian Atiq thanked the Director of Reflex College for providing the valuable opportunity to CEIG members for sharing their group objectives.

18/11/2025

A panel discussion titled “Mental Wellbeing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” during the 1st International Child Psychon 2025: Healthy Minds, Bright Future was held at Forman Christian College University, Lahore, on 17th November 2025. Dr. Noor ul Zaman, Director Research Administration and Engagement Punjab at PILL, participated as a panelist. He talked about the ethical challenges encountered while using AI, as well as the discrepancies that often arises between the prompts given to AI and the outputs it generates.

18/11/2025

Tehmina Ashraf- predoctoral research fellow (NIHR burns rehabilitation project) presented her ongoing PhD research work on health technology assessment and economic evaluation of rehabilitation program at University of Glasgow work in progress session held on 12th November 2025

18/11/2025

Bioethics Winter Program 2025 | 15th – 19th December | Karachi

Join the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) in collaboration with Iqra University, University College London, Yale University, and The University of Manchester for an enriching in-person program designed to deepen your understanding of bioethical principles and their application in healthcare and research.

💡 Program Fee: PKR 15,000 (includes certificate & administrative charges)
📍 Venue: Iqra University, North Nazimabad Campus, Karachi

Learn from an esteemed team of international and national experts in the field of Bioethics.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate with global leaders in ethical research and healthcare!

🔗 For details and registration: training.development@pill.org.pk

📞 +92 21 35871845 | +92 306 9197369

16/11/2025

12/11/2025

On November 12, 2025, a comprehensive training session was held at Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, focusing on the mhGAP Depression Module. The session enhanced participants’ knowledge and skills in identifying, assessing, and managing depression within primary healthcare settings through interactive discussions and practical demonstrations.

At the conclusion, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), Vice Chancellor of KMU, appreciated the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) for its valuable contributions to strengthening mental health services in Pakistan. As a token of appreciation, he presented a shield and a gift of the Holy Qur’an (Qurani Pak) to Dr. Siham Sikandar in recognition of his efforts and PILL’s partnership.

11/11/2025

The PILL Team and Dr. Arif in collaboration with Sir Cowasjee Jahangir Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, successfully organized a crucial one-day training session at CJ Hospital Hyderabad focusing on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID) for psychosis. This professional development initiative, aimed at enhancing clinical understanding and application of the SCID in diagnosing psychosis, was led by Dr. Siham Sikander, a distinguished expert serving as a Senior Research Scientist at PILL and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and Research and innovation lead at Manchester global foundation. The session was chaired by Dr. Nisar Ahmed Sooho, MS CJ Hospital, who distributed recognition shields among participant. The session was attended by 45 multidisciplinary mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, emphasizing a regional commitment to standardized diagnostic practices.

09/11/2025

Fatima Jinnah Women University successfully hosted a webinar on "Su***de Prevention" with over 70 participants, jointly organized by the Counselling & Wellness Centre, National Centre for Research on Su***de Prevention, Office of student Affairs and Department of Behavioural Sciences Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Living & Learning (PILL). The event featured insightful discussions by Prof. Zainab Zadeh, Dr. Amna Noureen and Dr Iram Gul on various aspects of su***de prevention, including psychological distress, suicidal ideation, and advancing prevention efforts in Pakistan. The speakers shared valuable insights and expertise, shedding light on the importance of addressing mental health challenges and promoting awareness.

The webinar was a significant step towards promoting awareness and support efforts in addressing mental health challenges in Pakistan. The engaging Q&A session allowed participants to interact with experts, making it a valuable experience. The event highlighted the importance of collective efforts in preventing su***de and supporting those affected. We appreciate the participation and engagement of all attendees, and we hope that the discussions and insights shared will contribute to strengthening awareness and prevention efforts. The webinar emphasized the need for continued conversations and actions to address this critical issue, and we look forward to future collaborations and initiatives that promote mental health and well-being.

08/11/2025

On 6th November 2025, Ishrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), Shaheed Benazirabad team conducted an awareness session under the Moving on ABC Project at Ayesha Girls College.
PILL representatives Miss Tanzeela Sardar, Miss Aasia Sain Bux, and Miss Sonia Ali Akbar shared important information about breast cancer awareness, self-examination, and mental health support for patients and survivors.
Over 100 students and 20 faculty members participated. Principal Madam Ambreen appreciated PILL’s efforts and encouraged more such sessions in girls' colleges.

07/11/2025

The PILL team attended a two-day Learning and Sharing Event, at Mombasa Kenya, focused on disseminating the outcomes of the Prevention and Management of Stillbirth and Neonatal Death programm. Rabia Fahad and Farhad Jalali delivered two oral poster presentations, while Zaib un Nisa, Faryal Sultan, Subia Naz, Faster Aslam, and Prah Mansoor presented posters on various topics under the SABAR Project. Dr. Tayyeba Kiran co-facilitated a session on The Impact of Community Engagement and Involvement alongside Prof. Karina Lovell. During the panel discussion, Prof. Nasim Chaudhry highlighted the unit’s wider impact on research and service delivery in Pakistan. Additionally, Prof. Nasim Chaudhry and Dr. Tayyeba Kiran shared the Career Journey to inspire early-career researchers and emphasize the importance of compassion and innovation in research.