Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Tell us about your venture into social work and philanthropy. How did it all begin for you?

I have always been associated with various social welfare projects. I suppose this is a 'calling' like any other and if one has the motivation, there's always an opportunity to get involved.

You are the founder and the president of SOS Children's Villages. Why did you decide to name the organisation that? What were some of the initial challenges you might have faced before launching SOS?

Although I started SOS in Pakistan, it's not my creation. It's part of SOS Children's Villages International which is working in 138 countries and is the largest childcare charity in the world. Member associations, like ours, are completely ...