At the request of the Government of Pakistan, Aga Khan University (AKU) is considering establishment of a ‘University Hospital’ in Islamabad, marking a significant expansion into Northern Pakistan and particularly the federal capital, AKU President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin said recently. “We are planning for expansion of the University Hospital’s footprint to Islamabad following the government’s request. Discussions are ongoing, and our teams are exploring options to ensure AKU’s physical presence in the federal capital,” Dr. Shahabuddin told The News in an exclusive interview. Dr Shahabuddin highlighted AKU’s contributions to medical education and research, noting that its health education programme is now ranked among the top 100 globally, which is a significant achievement for Pakistan.