Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning is a Trust established in 1998 in memory of a renowned psychiatrist of Pakistan, Gen. (R) Dr Ishrat Husain (Late)

The Psychological Support Center at Bahria University Islamabad provides a safe space for students, faculty, staff, and ...
22/02/2026

The Psychological Support Center at Bahria University Islamabad provides a safe space for students, faculty, staff, and the community to navigate psychological, emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. With a strong focus on mental well-being, Well Being Center offers counseling and therapy to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, academic pressure, and other concerns. PILL Rawalpindi will organize Breast Cancer Awareness Sessions at Well-being Center at Bahria University Islamabad Campus with the support of Prof Dr Uzma Masrur Dean, Social Sciences and Dr Noshin Psychology Department to recruit Breast Cancer Champions/Volunteers. Constant follow up, sincere efforts and insightful thoughts of Dr.Noor ul Zaman Rafiq made it Possible.

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), as part of the Defeat Cancer Initiative, an awareness and mobilisation se...
22/02/2026

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), as part of the Defeat Cancer Initiative, an awareness and mobilisation session was held at Watan Health & Nursing Institute, Peshawar. During the session, the Moving on ABC project was presented to Allied Health students, highlighting their potential role in community engagement, identification, and recruitment of breast cancer survivors. The session also emphasized the importance of early detection and breast cancer screening. As a result of this initiative, 70 Allied Health students voluntarily offered their services as Breast Cancer Champions, committing to support awareness and community-based mobilisation efforts.

Prof Imran Chaudhry & Dr Akram Sultan sharing insights on the ACROSS project for community cardiac rehabilitation provid...
22/02/2026

Prof Imran Chaudhry & Dr Akram Sultan sharing insights on the ACROSS project for community cardiac rehabilitation providing holistic care with Director Tabba Dr Basheer Hanif. A big step for patient care!

PILL team met with Air University Islamabad's leadership, including Dean Social Sciences Dr. Wasima and Psychology Depar...
21/02/2026

PILL team met with Air University Islamabad's leadership, including Dean Social Sciences Dr. Wasima and Psychology Department Head Dr. Ansa Qurat ul Ain. Discussed collaborative opportunities for student internships, research, and breast cancer awareness initiatives. Excited to work together to promote mental health and empower communities.

Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, Director, Research Administration and Engagements (Sindh), Pakistan Institute of Living and Lear...
20/02/2026

Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, Director, Research Administration and Engagements (Sindh), Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), conducted a meeting on 17 February 2026 at the Office of the Director General Health, Sindh.
The meeting was held with Dr. Waqar Memon, Director General Health Sindh, and Dr. Saeed Jalbani, Deputy Director General for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, Sindh.
The primary focus of the discussion was to explore collaborative initiatives across Sindh. Key areas included the launch of a province-wide cancer awareness and prevention campaign, as well as strengthening the su***de prevention chapter that had been previously developed. Both parties agreed to take this work forward through renewed coordination, structured planning, and strategic engagement.
The meeting also emphasized the need to refresh and strengthen key health registries, including the Cancer Registry, Burn Registry, and Su***de Registry, to ensure accurate data collection and evidence-based program planning. Additionally, the diabetes chapter was discussed as an important component of the broader Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) strategy for Sindh.
Overall, the meeting underscored the importance of inter-institutional collaboration and coordinated action. With the support and strategic guidance of the DG Health Office, it is expected that these initiatives will gain momentum and be effectively implemented across Sindh.

under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), an awareness session was organized at Civil Dispensary Sheikh Junaid Abad...
20/02/2026

under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), an awareness session was organized at Civil Dispensary Sheikh Junaid Abad, Peshawar, as part of the Defeat Cancer Campaign. The session was conducted for Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) and Lady Health Workers (LHWs), where participants were oriented on the objectives of the programme, with particular emphasis on their pivotal role in community-based awareness, early detection, and prevention of breast cancer. As part of the initiative, 20 Lady Health Workers received hands-on training in Breast Self-Examination (BSE). Following the training, the LHWs will conduct door-to-door household visits to educate women on correct breast self-examination techniques, with each LHW expected to visit approximately ten households per day to raise awareness and help identify potential cases within the community. During the session, three breast cancer survivors were referred by the LHWs.

65 Defeat Cancer Champions were recruited from Govt. Graduate College for Women, Gulberg, to raise awareness about breas...
20/02/2026

65 Defeat Cancer Champions were recruited from Govt. Graduate College for Women, Gulberg, to raise awareness about breast cancer, assist in identifying breast cancer patients, and support the delivery of community-based interventions in the community.

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), an awareness session was conducted for community members at BHU Surezaie,...
20/02/2026

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), an awareness session was conducted for community members at BHU Surezaie, Peshawar, as part of the Defeat Cancer Campaign. Participants were oriented on the objectives of the program, with a focus on early detection and prevention of breast cancer, as well as the referral pathway for breast cancer survivors for screening and recruitment into the Moving on ABC Project.
As part of the initiative, 40 community members received hands-on training in Breast Self-Examination (BSE). During the session, community members also referred three breast cancer survivors.

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), as part of the Defeat Cancer Initiative, an awareness session was organiz...
20/02/2026

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561), as part of the Defeat Cancer Initiative, an awareness session was organized for male community members at the Hujra of Sardar Ali Khan in UC Maauzaie, Peshawar. During the session, the Moving on ABC project was presented, with a focus on raising awareness about cancer and highlighting the vital role male family members can play in supporting early detection and timely care for their families.

We’re Hiring: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Drug Clinical TrialIshrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Lear...
17/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Drug Clinical Trial

Ishrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in Karachi to manage and monitor pharmaceutical clinical trials.

If you have:
✔ Minimum 3 years’ experience in drug clinical trials
✔ Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP & DRAP regulations
✔ Hands-on experience with Medidata Rave & Veeva Vault
✔ A background in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or Public Health

We’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your updated CV to:
human.resources@pill.org.pk
mohsin.h.alvi@pill.org.pk

(Please mention Clinical Research Associate – Drug Clinical Trial in the subject line.)

Join us in advancing high-quality, ethical clinical research in Pakistan.

Ishrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) SBA team organized a “Moving on ABC” awareness stall at t...
17/02/2026

Ishrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) SBA team organized a “Moving on ABC” awareness stall at the H.M. Khoja Annual Flower Show, Art, Science, and Cultural Exhibition 2026, held on 13th and 14th February 2026 during the evening hours.
The activity aimed to raise public awareness about PILL and its “Moving on ABC” program as well as recruiting community champions for the “Defeat Cancer” campaign. The stall served as an interactive platform where visitors received information on cancer awareness and prevention, and several individuals were successfully recruited as champions to support and promote the campaign.
Distinguished guests, including the Deputy Commissioner SBA, District Health Officer SBA, and the Joint Secretary of the Thalassemia Patient Welfare Society Nawab shah, visited the stall and appreciated PILL’s efforts in promoting health awareness and community engagement.
The stall attracted a large number of visitors across both evenings, resulting in meaningful interaction and strong public interest. Overall, the activity was successful in enhancing awareness, recruiting champions, and reinforcing PILL’s commitment to community-based cancer advocacy.

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561) and the Defeat Cancer Campaign, the PILL team met with Haji Fazal Elahi Kh...
17/02/2026

Under the Moving on ABC Project (NIHR-205561) and the Defeat Cancer Campaign, the PILL team met with Haji Fazal Elahi Khan, Member of the Provincial Assembly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He was briefed on the initiatives and formally pledged his support as a Breast Cancer Champion, committing to raise the Defeat Cancer Campaign and Champions Initiative in the Provincial Assembly. He also urged PILL to expand breast cancer awareness efforts in rural and underserved areas of Peshawar to promote early detection and community-level understanding.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
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