PSH - Pakistan Society of Haematology

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About Our Society

Our Journey

1991

Pakistan Society of haematology (PSH) was raised as “Pakistan Society of Haematology/Transfusion Medicine (PASHT)” in 1991. A meeting was held at 5 pm Friday, November 22, 1991. Professor Dr Mohammad Khurshid, Brig (later Lt Gen) Muhammad Saleem, Dr Khalid Zafar Hashmi, Dr Nasim Siddiqui, and Dr Abdul Hayee attended the meeting as members in presence of Prof A. V Hoffbrand.

1994 - 1996

In September 1994, it was proposed to meet all PASHT members during the PAP conference at Quetta where a provisional constitution was proposed. Later, Haematologists from all over the country met on Saturday 9th March, 1996 at Hotel Pearl Continental Rawalpindi. It was unanimously agreed that the official name of the society will be “Pakistan Society of Haematology” with the abbreviation “PSH”.

1998

PSH was registered with Govt of Pakistan on 8th August 1998 as a non-political and non-sectarian body. It was decided that the First National Conference will be held on 4th October 1998. Since then, the Annual conference is held regularly in all capital cities of Pakistan.

Leadership Roll of Honor

Tenure (Year)	President	Secretary
1991 - 1998	Lt Gen Muhammad Saleem	Dr Khalid Hasan
1999 - 2000	Prof Dr Abdul Hayee	Brig Masood Anwar
2001 - 2002	Prof Dr MA Khalid	Prof Dr Fazle Raziq
2003 - 2004	Prof Dr Muhammad Khurshid	Dr Salman Naseem Adil
2005 - 2006	Prof Dr Khalid Zafar Hashmi	Dr Shaheen Kousar Dr Nadir Ali
2007 - 2008	Maj Gen Masood Anwar	Brig Parvez Ahmed
2009 - 2010	Prof Dr Khalid Hassan	Dr Nadeem Ikram
2011 - 2012	Maj Gen Suhaib Ahmed	Dr Nadir Ali
2013 - 2014	Prof Dr Samina Naeem	Dr Humera Rafiq
2015 - 2016	Maj Gen Mohammad Ayyub	Brig Tariq Mahmood Satti
2017 - 2018	Prof Dr Nisar Ahmed	Dr Saima Farhan
2019 - 2020	Maj Gen Parvez Ahmed	Lt Col Mehreen Ali Khan
2021 - 2022	Prof Dr Salman Naseem Adil	Dr Natasha Ali
2023 - 2024	Maj Gen Saleem Ahmed Khan	Brig Mehreen Ali Khan
2025 - 2026	Prof Dr Bushra Moiz Current	Prof Dr Munira Borhany Current

Introduction

The Pakistan Society of Hematology (PSH) has been founded to promote and foster the exchange of information relating to blood, blood-forming tissues, and blood diseases. The Society is aimed to serve as a forum for bringing together practitioners and those involved in the practice of Haematology in Pakistan and abroad.

Aims And Objectives

To promote excellence in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine through research, education, innovation, and professional collaboration.
To provide a national forum for professionals in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine to exchange scientific knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, develop consensus, and represent the profession nationally and internationally.
To foster the education, training, mentorship, and professional development of future haematologists and transfusion medicine specialists, preparing them to become leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and healthcare.
To develop and promote evidence-based standards, guidelines, and best practices in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine through expert committees and collaborative initiatives.

Leadership

Prof. Bushra Moiz

President

Professor of Haematology, Consultant Haematologist
The Aga Khan University, Karachi - Pakistan

"Welcome to the Pakistan Society of Haematology. Our primary aim is the advancement of the science and practice of haematology in Pakistan. We strive to provide a platform for continuous education, collaborative research, and advocacy to ensure the highest standards of patient care across our nation."

Prof. Munira Borhany

Secretary / Treasurer

Consultant Haematologist
Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi - Pakistan

Prof. Ayisha Imran

President-Elect

Head of Blood Bank & Haematology Dept
CIP, Lahore - Pakistan

Executive Council Members

Armed Forces

Brig Fahim Akhtar
Brig Nighat Shahbaz
Lt Col Rafia Mahmood

Islamabad

Dr Shawana Shahid

Punjab

Dr Javerai Fatima
Dr Muhammad Asif Naveed
Dr Nazish Saqlain
Dr Irem Iqbal
Dr Yasmeen Batool

Sindh

Dr Natasha Ali
Dr Jewira Aijaz
Dr Syed Jawad Hassan
Dr Kiran Aamir

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Dr Shahtaj Khan
Dr Yasar Mehmood Yousafzai

Baluchistan & Azad Kashmir

Dr Saima Iram (Baluchistan)
Dr Zahida Qasim (Azad Kashmir)

PSH Task Forces

PSH assigns specific task forces comprising of dedicated experts to achieve targeted goals and standardize haematology practices across the country.

PSH Transfusion Task Force

Leadership

Team Lead

Dr. Saba Jamal

Resource Person

Brig. Nuzhat Salamat

Task Force Members

Name	Affiliation
Dr. Asif Naveed	University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Dr. Ayesha Dogar	Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Hospital, Quetta
Dr. Ayesha Junaid	Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
Dr. Ayisha Imran	Chughtai Institute of Pathology, Lahore
Dr. Farrukh Zia Tareen	Centre for Blood and Bone Marrow Diseases, Multan
Dr. Fatima Meraj	The Indus Hospital & Health Network
Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan	Regional Blood Center, Multan
Dr. Irem Iqbal	University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Dr. Jawad Hassan	Indus Hospital, Karachi
Dr. Kiran Aamir	LUMHS, Jamshoro
Dr. Muhammad Hasan	The Aga Khan University, Karachi
Dr. M Usman Siddique	Chughtai Lab, Lahore
Dr. Nazish Saqlain	Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
Dr. Nimrah Ishaque	Chughtai Institute of Pathology, Lahore
Dr. Qadeer Ahmed	PGMI, Quetta
Dr. Saima Iram	Bolan Medical College, Quetta
Dr. Shabnam Bashir	AIMC, Lahore
Dr. Shahtaj Khan	Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar
Dr. Tooba Fateen	Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College, Sialkot
Dr. Umbreen Hashim	Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad