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AKU Alumni Reunion, 2015

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Dear AKU Alumni,

We are delighted to announce that the AKU Alumni Reunion, 2015 will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 7:00 pm at the AKU Auditorium, Stadium Road campus. Reserve your invitation today by completing a brief request form. Alumni are welcome to bring spouses provided their information is submitted online as part of the alumni registration.

AKU Alumni Reunion, 2015

Last date to request an invitation: Friday, November 20, 2015.

Please share this link with all of your AKU alumni friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Best regards,

Abdul Haq Wahedna
Alumni Affairs
Aga Khan University

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AKU Convocation, 2015, Karachi – Process for requesting alumni invitations

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Dear AKU Alumni,

It is a pleasure to share with you that AKU Convocation, 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015, 10:00 am at the AKU Cricket Ground at the Stadium Road campus. The event will acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2015 from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical College, and Institute for Educational Development.

As is customary, a limited number of seats have been reserved for alumni at the event. In order to request an invitation we ask that you kindly complete the following information and email at alumni@aku.edu by Friday, November 13, 2015.

First name:
Last name:
Name at Enrollment (if different):
Degree/Diploma received (BScN, MBBS, M.Ed):
Year(s) of graduation (1983, 1988, 2011):
Mobile telephone number:
Email address:

Invitations through this process are for alumni only and do not include spouses or families. Finally, as space for the Convocation is limited, in case requests outnumber seats available, successful applicants will be determined by ballot, and will be informed by email.

AKU Alumni Reunion, 2015 (header)

All alumni are also invited to register for the Alumni Reunion on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the AKU Auditorium. Last date to register for the Reunion is Friday, November 20, 2015.

In case of any related queries, please feel free to stop by the Office of Alumni Affairs or write to us at alumni@aku.edu

Best regards,

Abdul Haq Wahedna
Alumni Affairs
Aga Khan University

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​Sitara-i-Imtiaz conferred on Dr. Farhat Abbas

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Dr. Farhat Abbas, Dean, AKUMC Photo credit: Aga Khan University

Dr. Farhat Abbas, Dean, AKUMC
Photo credit: Aga Khan University

Dr Farhat Abbas, Dean, Medical College and The Hussein Cumber Professor, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, was conferred the Sitara-i-Imtiaz – the third highest civilian award by the Government of Pakistan – for his achievements in the field of medicine by President Mamnoon Hussain.

The announcement was made on Independence Day, August 14, and the award will be presented to Dr Abbas in an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day in March 2016.

Dr Abbas has been awarded the G.B. Ong Gold Medal from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1992-3, the International Guest Scholarship from American College of Surgeons in 2002, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan in 2010, and elected a Fellow of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences in 2012.

“This is indeed a huge honour and privilege for my family and me. In essence, it is a joint recognition of my colleagues at the Aga Khan University, for what we do together, and of my family, for their superb support and encouragement,” said Dr Abbas.​

Dr Abbas holds an MBBS and FCPS from Pakistan, and an FRCS from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Urology and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr Abbas joined AKU in 1985 as a Resident in the Department of Surgery and is currently a Professor of Urology. He has served in several leadership positions in the University including that of Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education; Medical Director; Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs; Chief Operating Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi; and Interim Dean, Medical College before taking up his current role as Dean, Medical College.

Source:  ​Sitara-i-Imtiaz conferred on Dr Farhat Abbas

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AKU Convocation, 2014, Karachi – Process for requesting alumni invitations

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Dear AKU Alumni,

It is a pleasure to share with you that AKU Convocation, 2014 will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, 5:00 pm at the AKU Cricket Ground at the Stadium Road campus. The event will acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2014 from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical College, and Institute for Educational Development.

As is customary, a limited number of seats have been reserved for alumni at the event. In order to request an invitation, we ask that you kindly complete the following information and email at alumni@aku.edu by Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

First name:
Last name:
Name at Enrollment (if different):
Degree/Diploma received:
Year of graduation:
Mobile telephone number:
Email address:

Please note that the Chancellor is not expected to preside over this year’s ceremony. Also, invitations through this process are for alumni only and do not include spouses or families. Finally, as space for the Convocation is limited, in case requests outnumber seats available, successful applicants will be determined by ballot, and will be informed by email.

Alumni Reunion, 2014

All alumni are also invited to register for the Alumni Reunion on November 27, 2014 at the AKU Auditorium on the AKU website. Last date to register for the Reunion is November 20, 2014.

In case of any related queries, please feel free to stop by the Office of Alumni Affairs or write to us at alumni@aku.edu

Best regards,

Abdul Haq Wahedna
Alumni Affairs
Aga Khan University

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Live Webcast: AKU Convocation 2013, 10:30 am (PST) on Thursday, December 19, 2013

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Dear Alumni, We are pleased to share with you that live video coverage of this year’s AKU Convocation 2013 in Karachi is available as a webcast!

This year’s Convocation will be presided over by the Chancellor, His Highness The Aga Khan. As is tradition, the ceremony will celebrate and honour the fine work of the graduating class by conferring upon them their respective degrees and diplomas. Here is your chance to join in online!

The Broadcast will begin on Thursday, December 19, 2013, 10:30 am (PST) and will be accessible at our web page for the AKU Convocation, 2013.

Please note that the quality of the webcast will be dependent on your internet bandwidth, service provider and location. Also, the University does not have control over any changes effected by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and how that may impact the broadcast. We look forward to having you join the ceremony online!

Best regards,

Abdul Haq Wahedna
Alumni Affairs
Aga Khan University

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AKU Convocation 2013, Karachi: Process for Alumni Invitations

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Dear AKU Alumni,

I am pleased to inform you that the AKU Convocation 2013 is being organised on Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:30 am at the Cricket field at the Stadium Road campus. This year, the Chancellor of the University is expected to preside over the Convocation at which accomplishments of the Class of 2013 from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical College, and Institute for Educational Development will be acknowledged and celebrated.

This year’s Convocation in Karachi has special significance as, in addition to awarding of degrees, the following important milestones will also be commemorated:

– 30th anniversary of the granting of the University’s Charter
– 30th anniversary of the first graduating class of the School of Nursing and Midwifery
– 25th anniversary of the first graduating class of the Medical College
– 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the Institute for Educational Development

As is customary, a limited number of seats have been reserved for alumni at the Convocation. In order to request an invitation we ask that you kindly complete the following information and email us at alumni@aku.edu latest by Friday, December 6, 2013. Due to stringent security measures in place, we will not be able to process requests beyond this date.

*First name:
*Last name:
Name at Enrollment (if different from above):
Degree(s)/Diploma received at AKU:
Year(s) of graduation:
Present Location (City/ Country):
Mobile telephone number:
Email address:
CNIC (Pakistani citizens) or Passport number (for overseas based alumni):

*As appears on CNIC or Passport

Please note that invitations through this process are for alumni only and do not include spouses or families. Also, as space for the Convocation is limited, in case requests outnumber seats available, balloting will be held to determine invitees, who will be informed by email.

I am also delighted to share with you that an Alumni Reunion is also being planned for Friday, December 20, 2013, details for which will be shared shortly.

Meanwhile, we request you to kindly pass along information regarding the Convocation to all your alumni friends and colleagues with whom you might be in touch.

Best regards,

Louis R. Ariano
Associate Vice-Provost & University Registrar
Aga Khan University
South-Central Asia, East Africa & UK
P.O. Box 3500 | Stadium Road | Karachi 74800 | Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 3486 4440 | Fax: +92 21 3493 4294
Mobile (Pakistan): +92 (0) 345 823 3405
Mobile (East Africa): +254 (0) 738 801 589
Skype: louis.ariano

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Message from the President, AKU: Kenya attack

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October 7, 2013

Aga Khan University Alumni

Dear Alumni,

Last week Kenya was enveloped in the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attack that left more than 70 people dead, several hundred injured and many others missing. You may be interested to learn that the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi played a significant role in helping the victims of this calamity.

Following the attack, there was a massive influx of patients, families, well-wishers and VIPs to the Aga Khan University Hospital. Our staff and volunteers responded with competence, compassion and commitment to the crisis by treating almost half of the total casualties from the incident.

In such situations, in the midst of horror and loss, hope and generosity are the only things we can offer. The area near the University Hospital’s Heart and Cancer Centre was set up as a Blood Donation Unit, with the assistance of the Kenyan Red Cross. We received almost 1,000 registered donors in two days giving us an adequate supply to treat the injured. This display of magnanimity and care for one another was heartwarming and a strong counterweight to the senseless killings.

The political, social and religious leaders who visited the University Hospital were complimentary about the quality of care we provided because of the competence of our professionals, the latest equipment and our high standards due to the recent international accreditation we received from the Joint Commission in the USA.

I am pleased to inform you that there were no staff members from AKU who were injured in the disaster, for which we are very grateful. We are also deeply appreciative of our many volunteers, friends and alumni who provided their support or kept us in their prayers.

We are proud that our University was able to be a key part of the recovery process from this horrendous incident.

With my best regards,

Firoz Rasul
President

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Asia Chapter of the Medical College Alumni Association: Introduction Letter

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Dear Fellow Alumni,

Greetings from the newly elected office-bearers of the Asia Chapter of the Medical College Alumni Association.

As you know, this election represents the first occasion when AKU’s medical college alumni based in the Pakistan, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions have organized themselves into a chosen set of representatives. For this, we are grateful to Sadaf Khan (MBBS ’92), who in her capacity as President of the North American Chapter prodded the Asia-based alumni into action. A steering committee chaired by Hasnain Zafar (MBBS ’91, PGME ‘97) and including Anita Zaidi (MBBS ’88), Asim Belgaumi (MBBS ’89), Adina Sajjad (MBBS ’96), and Sana Nasim (MBBS ‘04, PGME ‘12) oversaw the elections, in partnership with Abdul Haq Wahedna from the university’s Alumni Affairs office.

With the completion of this election, we are embarking on what we hope will be a ground-breaking journey. While being mindful of the challenges ahead, we are also excited by the possibilities created by this novel opportunity to serve the alumni body and to contribute towards the strengthening of our beloved alma mater.

Our vision is to forge a productive and mutually fruitful relationship between AKU and its alumni. We intend to work towards that vision by focusing on three key areas: (a) developing an innovative and interesting platform for alumni-institution interaction and for interaction among alumni; (b) improving the alumni database and establishing robust channels of communication among alumni as well as between the alumni and the institution; and (c) reviewing the existing governance and bylaws to formulate an effective and coherent organizational structure, in partnership with the North American chapter as well as with alumni of other AKU entities.

We will keep you informed about our progress through regular updates. Very soon, you will also be hearing about the alumni activities we are planning, in which we will look forward to your wholehearted participation. For now, please mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, December 5th in Karachi – more on that shortly!

The steering committee had the foresight to ensure that the Asia Chapter includes representation from each set of medical college programs, including MBBS, PGME, and Master’s programs. We invite alumni from any of these programs to contact us with ideas and suggestions. You can send an email to mcalumni.asia@aku.edu (this is the official chapter account and will be monitored daily). We have also set up a Facebook page.

We may be a fledgling outfit, but we are keen to get moving and we are committed to serve. We are grateful for your trust and confidence, and we look forward to your support.

Saad Shafqat (MBBS ’88) President
Saniya Sabzwari (MBBS ’92) Vice President, Undergraduate
Tayyaba Ansari (PGME ’11) Vice President, PGME
Fyezah Jehan (PGME ’11, Master’s ‘11) Vice President, Master’s
Asad Ali (MBBS ’01) Treasurer
Amyn Malik (MBBS ’10) Secretary

Karachi: September 24, 2013

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Office Bearers: AKU Medical College Alumni Association – Pakistan | Middle-East | Asia-Pacific Chapter

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Dear Medical College Alumni,

I am delighted to share with you that the elections process for the newly formed AKU Medical College Alumni Association, Pakistan, Middle-East, Asia-Pacific Chapter was successfully concluded as per schedule on August 30, 2013. The elections itself included a physical voting process as well as an online balloting component which enabled alumni based outside Karachi to participate. With both phases completed, I am happy to share with you names of the chapter Executive Committee:

Dr Saad Shafqat, MBBS ’88 – President
Dr Saniya Sabzwari, MBBS ’92 – Vice-President – Under-Graduate programme
Dr Fyezah Jehan, PGME ’11, Master’s ‘11 – Vice-President – Graduate programmes
Dr Tayyaba Ansari, PGME ’11 – Vice-President – Post-Graduate programmes
Dr Amyn Malik, MBBS ’10 – Secretary
Dr Syed Asad Ali, MBBS ’01 – Treasurer

Foremost, I would like to thank all the candidates, nominees, as well as alumni voters for their participation, which truly reflects their ownership of the alumni chapter.

I further take this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the work of the Steering Committee, where my fellow members, including Drs Anita Zaidi (Secretary), Asim Belgaumi, Adina Sajjad, and Sana Nasim, worked diligently and tirelessly to develop, publicise and execute a comprehensive elections process over the last number of months. This committee having completed its mandate to hold elections now stands dissolved.

I would also like recognise the contribution of Ms Charlotte D’Cruze and the Paeditarics and Child Health department for facilitating the steering committee meetings, and also AKU’s Information Services Department, including Mr Amran Chowdhry, Director, and his team, consisting of Kamran Nayyer, Anita Dharani and Karim Karamali, whose support was essential in operationalising the e-voting facility. Finally, our thanks to Alumni Affairs for facilitating the entire elections process.

Please join me in congratulating the Executive Committee and lending our support as they develop and execute a meaningful agenda for their term of office and which will serve as the very foundation for the chapter going forward.

Best regards,

Dr Hasnain Zafar
Chair, Steering Committee
AKU Medical College Alumni Association
Pakistan | Middle-East | Asia-Pacific Chapter

Steering Committee Members:

Dr Hasnain Zafar, MBBS ’91, Residency ’97, – Chair
Dr Adina Sajjad, MBBS ‘95
Dr Anita Zaidi, MBBS ‘88
Dr Asim Belgaumi, MBBS ‘89
Dr Sana Nasim, MBBS ’04, Residency ‘12

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Patients’ Behbud Society for AKUH launches new website

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Mohammad Ahmed Baloch, the child to survive with an artificial heart. Photo Credit: Express

Mohammad Ahmed Baloch, the child to survive with an artificial heart. Photo Credit: Express

The Patients’ Behbud Society for AKUH has recently launched their own website.

The Patients’ Behbud Society for Aga Khan University Hospital (PBS) is an independent, charitable society responsible for collecting and disbursing zakat to help mustehiq patients so they can receive high quality medical treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), its clinics and medical centers.

The Society, in its brief history has been able to support more than 18,000 mustehiq patients who belonged to extremely underprivileged segments of our society. The PBS is a legal entity managed by a group of volunteer members who are prominent citizens and well-respected in the country. These members ensure that mustehiq patients are identified through a meticulous process and zakat is disbursed strictly according to shariah.

Every single paisa of collected zakat is spent on the treatment of mustehiq patients and none of the PBS related administrative expenses are charged to the zakat fund.

The PBS accounts are audited annually and are available to general public.

To learn more about the Society and its initiatives, please visit their website.

For further Information:
The Patients’ Behbud Society for AKUH, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500 Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 3486 2961/2903, Cell: +92 332 314 2060
Email: patients.behbud@aku.edu

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