Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation

15/04/2026

31/03/2026

Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation under Polaris Group continues to move forward with purpose and impact.
A progress review meeting was held to assess developments under our Strategic Afforestation Project in KPK. Chair of the PRRF Board Inspector General Naseem Uz Zaman (R) chaired the meeting.
The Board offered Fatiha and paid homage to the selflessservices of Honable Mehtar Jan (late) who passed away recently. Board prayed for his soul and acknowledged the services of Late Mehtar Jan to the local communities through his social work.
The KPK management team shared that Phase 1 has been successfully completed, with over 300 acres of previously disused land now brought into productive use and cultivation, a significant step towards environmental restoration and sustainable growth.
In recognition of outstanding dedication & leadership, Best Performance and Best Project Management Awards were presented to Project Director KPK, Mr. Zarak Ahmed Khan, & Project Manager, Mr. Muhammad Suleman on behalf of the board.
The meeting also approved plans for the next phase of the project, further strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and community uplift.

30/03/2026

The President Polaris Group Sabbah Uddin held a meeting at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Islamabad. During the engagement, the President Polaris Group met with His Excellency Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Head of Mission.

Matters of mutual interest were discussed, reaffirming the strong brotherly relationship between Pakistan and China & reflecting ongoing engagement and cooperation at multiple levels.

16/03/2026

Community Access Culvert Bridge: Polaris Foundation (PRRF)

During the summer season, increased water flow in a tributary of the Kabul River near Dalazak village cuts off access to agricultural lands of the local community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, making large areas difficult to reach and cultivate.

On the request of the local community, Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation constructed an improvised RCC pipe culvert bridge, restoring access to these farmlands. The bridge now enables farmers, livestock, & small machinery to cross the water channel safely.

This small but impactful intervention funded by Polaris Systems LLP through PRRF has reconnected previously isolated agricultural land, enabling the community to resume cultivation supporting local livelihoods.

12/03/2026

إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return"

"OBITUARY"
The Polaris Group expresses its profound sorrow over the sad demise of Retired Engineer Mehtar Jan, a respected social figure from Yasin, Ghizer, who passed away in Karachi.

Engineer Mehtar Jan was widely known for his lifelong dedication to community service and humanitarian work. A man of exemplary character, he was admired for his humility, integrity, and warm personality. Throughout his life, he remained deeply committed to the welfare of society and devoted much of his time and energy to uplifting communities.

Engineer Mehtar Jan served as the Chairman of Baigal Social Welfare and Development Organization, where his leadership played a significant role in mobilizing community support and humanitarian initiatives. Under his guidance, the organization contributed immensely to relief operations during the devastating floods of 2025 in Gilgit-Baltistan, providing assistance and support to affected communities.

Engineer Mehtar Jan was also the beloved father of Mr. Raees Kamil Jan Baigal, who serves as a Member of the Board of the Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation. His values of service, compassion, and dedication to community welfare continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him.

On behalf of the Polaris Group & the Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the wider community. His passing is a great loss not only to his family but also to the people he served with unwavering commitment.

May Almighty Allah grant him a highest place in paradise and grant patience and strength to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. (Ameen)

إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.”

10/03/2026

Congratulations to all the successful students! We hope you continue striving for excellence and keep working hard toward even greater achievements.

Alhamdulillah, sowEH has reached an important milestone by successfully launching its first-ever organized scholarship program. These scholarships are designed in line with international standards, aiming not only to provide financial support but also to prepare students for future national and international scholarship opportunities.

The scholarships are awarded purely on merit through a structured and transparent selection process. We warmly congratulate our outstanding scholars and pray for their continued success in all their future endeavors.

Students from various regional and national educational institutions applied for these scholarships. After a competitive selection process, students from the following institutions successfully secured these prestigious awards. (Details are attached)

1. Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi
2. Karakurum International University (Gilgit and Hunza Campuses)
3. Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Hunza
4. Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee School Altit Hunza
5. New Beacon House, Altit Hunza
6. Hasegawa Memorial Public School and College Karimabad
7. Aga Khan High School Murtazabad
8. Hunza public school and degree college aliabad hunza

Complete details will be communicated to heads of relevant educational institutes and successful scholars.

Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

07/03/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗚𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗶 Fund for Educational Change

A support and scholarship program managed & implemented by SOWEH and sponsored by Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation , the not for profit arm of Polaris Group: Your Guiding Star)

𝗜𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 the great 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, we are honored to announce the Alijah Ghulam Uddin Ghulam Hunzai Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship under established in the name of one of the most 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘇𝗮.

Alijah Ghulam Uddin Ghulam Hunzai devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge, inner awakening, and the 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵. As a globally respected scholar, philosopher, and Alwaez, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 the harmony of intellect and spirituality, and 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 imbursed under SOWEH, acknowledges and 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to inspire minds, promote deep thinking, and remove the barriers that stand in the way 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹.

Under the Fund, Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation is supporting and funding a girls school in Diamer Valley besides helping hundreds of students in meeting their educational needs.

The PRRF, 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘫𝘢 𝘎𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘜𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘪 are 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

For details:
www.prrf.org.pk

23/02/2026

The Polaris Response & Resilience Foundation (PRRF) intends to implement an integrated flood mitigation and river training initiative along the Kabul River corridor to address recurrent flood hazards, reduce progressive riverbank erosion, and enhance safe and reliable community connectivity.
The project entails the design and construction of a 1,500-meter sandbag-based flood protection embankment, engineered to provide effective and rapid-deployment flood defense while ensuring structural stability. The project further includes the design and construction of a 100-foot span, low-height reinforced cement concrete (RCC) pipe bridge, engineered to ensure adequate conveyance, structural safety, and all-weather community connectivity in compliance with applicable engineering and hydrological standards.
Proposals must be submitted before 02 March 2026 (1200 Hrs). Late submissions will not be considered. Only shortlisted EOI,s and RFPs shall be responded. Submit to: [email protected] with copy to [email protected].
Subject line: “RFP-FPE-RIVER KABUL - [Organisation Name]”.