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As an institution committed to its human resources, Aga Khan University (AKU) offers a variety of facilities and services on campus to foster motivation and commitment among faculty and staff.
Day Care Centre
 This centre is a unique facility which provides childcare service for the faculty and staff of AKU. Children between the ages of three months to three years are eligible. The centre is equipped with play and educational material that contributes towards the physical and mental development of the children. Regular visits by paediatricians and nurses, child psychologists, nutritionists and other childcare experts are also arranged.
Banking Facilities
The Soneri Bank on AKU campus offers a wide range of consumer, corporate and treasury banking services. For additional convenience, the bank also has three 24-hour ATMs on campus.
Cafeterias
AKU's Food Services Department provides a wide variety of delicious and hygienically prepared meals. Two cafeterias are located on the first floor of the Services Building , the main one offering round-the-clock service. Another cafeteria, which is primarily for the employees, is located in the Community Health Center courtyard. Meals are offered to faculty, staff and students at subsidized rates.
Tuck Shop
For those opting for a light meal, a tuck shop ‘Snack 'N' Things' offers sandwiches and other snacks. The proceeds from the sale of all items are donated towards patient welfare.
Gift Shop and Flower Shop
These shops are run by volunteers. The Gift Shop sells mementos, gifts, garments, everyday household items and light snacks. The Flower Shop offers a variety of attractive bouquets and fresh flower arrangements.
Bookshop
The AKU Bookshop sells a large variety of books, magazines, greeting cards and stationery.
Post Office
The Post Office on campus provides all postal services including courier facilities.
Internet Service Provider (AKUNET)
AKU itself is now a registered Internet Service Provider and through AKUNET provides cost effective internet access on a round-the-clock basis.
Utility Store
 A utility store (called BASICS) has been established with the objective of providing employees household items of daily use at discounted prices which are on an average 10 per cent lower than market rates.
Women's Residences
AKU places great emphasis on the advancement of women in its programmes and recruits female faculty  and staff from all over Pakistan and abroad. An on-campus accommodation facility has been provided to encourage out-station women to pursue a career at AKU. The Karimi, Noor and Arman Rupani Residences are named after the three families that contributed generously to the development of this residential complex. They meet the needs of professional out-station women by offering safe, secure and convenient on-campus facilities that serve as a home away from home. The facility is serviced with fully equipped rooms, laundry, pantries, common lounges, visiting lounge and a cafeteria to serve the needs of the residents.
Employee Assistance Programme
AKU has taken an additional initiative for the welfare of its faculty and staff by offering an Employee Assistance Programme. This programme provides confidential and professional assistance to help employees identify and resolve problems that affect their personal lives or job performance. Besides being confidential, the programme is voluntary – it is designed to allow the employees to seek help on their own. The Human Resources Division is responsible for the administration of the programme for ensuring that standards of quality and confidentiality are met. Qualified counselors having expertise in the related field provide counseling services to the users.
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