When Stardom Serves Humanity: Inspiring Acts by Pakistani Celebrities | Six Screens

Some Pakistani stars use their fame for more than personal gain. They are using their voices, platforms, and talents to help others and bring positive change. Six Screen Media brings 7 Pakistani celebrities who work for people.

Hadiqa Kiani – Healing through Hope

In 2022, Hadiza founded Vaseela, a programme through which she decided to build more than 200 homes for people affected by the floods. In 2025, she expanded her mission to Punjab, Pakistan. Her mission provides food drives, medical services, and the construction of schools in the flood-affected areas.

Bilal Maqsood – Learning with Joy

Bilal Maqsood, previously a member of the renowned band Strings, has now turned his attention to children’s education. In 2022, he introduced the YouTube series “Pakkay Dost”. The series uses music and entertaining stories to teach children Urdu, kindness, and life values.

Shehzad Roy – Reforming through Education

Shehzad Roy is known for his music and humanitarian services. Now his organisation, Zindagi Trust, has transformed several government schools in Karachi and Sindh. He collaborates with teachers to improve education.

Rabia Butt – Beauty with Purpose

Rabia Butt is a model and actress who goes beyond fashion on the runway. She is a supporter of women’s empowerment projects and advocates for education and children in orphanages.

Mahira Khan — Mental Health Advocate

Mahira Khan is a mental health advocate, apart from being a great actress. She supported campaigns aimed at breast cancer awareness and TCF’s educational project for children from poor backgrounds. Mahira has an open discussion about mental health issues and tries to raise awareness amongst Pakistanis.

Ali Zafar – More than an Artist

Ali Zafar is the founder of the Ali Zafar Foundation, which supports daily wagers, rising artists, and flood victims in Pakistan. He instituted art therapy workshops in 2025 to help children recover from trauma. The singer is a philanthropist behind the curtains.

Atif Aslam – The Global Voice

Atif Aslam supports Shaukat Khanum, SOS Children’s Village, and the Edhi Foundation. He has also contributed to flood victims and performs in charity concerts. Aslam has also personally visited the affectees of the devastating floods and consoled them.