The Hasan Ali Kara Bhai Foundation was established in 1954, and still assumes social responsibility on behalf of the entire Lakson Group. The Foundation undertakes various financial aid programs and charitable contributions. It owns and operates a multi-storied office building in the centre of Karachi and the entire rental income from this property is being used for philanthropic purposes. The Foundations operates two eye hospitals – Lakson Medical Complex in Swabi & Sahiwal – aimed to cure eye diseases and to eliminate curable blindness from Pakistan.