Karachi Stroke Initiative Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Pakistan A stroke results in decreased blood flow to the brain resulting in death of brain cells. Watch the short urdu video on stroke symptoms Remember Jab band ho jaye haath chehra ya zabaan Fauran karo ilaaj Bachao apni jaan Our Goals We aim to improve public awareness of stroke provide support for the development of stroke treatments stroke physicians. How We Help We provide stroke seminars to physicians and allies improve access to thrombolytic therapy for stroke promote stroke awareness research and help develop centerspecific stroke solutions Why Focus on Stroke in Pakistan. Stroke can be a reversible condition if treated early and has poor awareness in Pakistan.