Year-End Message to Dowites – Aamir Ehsan, MD President DOGANA 2025 A Year of Reconnection, Service, and Hope Dear Dowites,As we come to the close of this year, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you directly and toreflect, with gratitude, on what we have accomplished together as a global Dowite family.When IRead More
NO PAK POSTAGE STAMP EVER TO CELEBRATE DOW AND CIVIL HOSPITAL MILESTONES!! (Photo courtesy of a Dowite)) Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi have been integral parts of Pakistan’s medical and educational backbone for over a century. As iconic institutions, they have significantly contributed to the healthcare and education sectors by nurturing thousands ofRead More
Prof. Almani passed away on December 17 2025 in Hyderabad Pakistan. Professor M. A. Almani served as the Principal of Dow Medical College during two separate periods:September 8, 1992 to December 2, 1992June 18, 1987 to December 18, 1991During his leadership at DMC: Prof. Almani oversaw academic programs and clinical training in a major publicRead More
Photo courtesy of Dr. Shahbullah Queshi, UK. and Dr. Sohail Anwari on DowList Facebook group. Veteran Cricketer Mohammed Hanif was the chief Guest. Mujeeb Rehman on right was the other empire.
The following information has been provided by Dr. Akhter Shamsher , Dow Medical College Class of 1989-2 Dow 1989–2: A Legacy of Leadership and Excellence Dow Medical College Batch 1989–2 holds a unique distinction, having produced leaders who have served at the highest academic and administrative levels. • Vice Chancellorship:Dow 89–2 has had the privilegeRead More
Dow 1977: An informal gathering of friends in 1975-76; Mughis Ahmed passed away; his late dad was the Administrator of Dow Medical College and the first person we met when we walked in with our marksheets to apply for admission to the College. Faridoon and Asgher Chengaizi left for Bahrain to work as Family Physicians.Read More
Dow Medical College Students’ Union Elections 1962! Under surveillance of the Field Marshall! Abdul Razzak of Young Medicos Organization (YMO) won. The last President of DMCSU in 1982-83 was Khalid Anwar (NSF) who continues to be the “President in Exile for Life” since elections were banned thereafter!
By Dr. Arjumand Faisel It was Chaand Raat in 1976, the night before the Eid Festival following the fasting month of Ramadan, when Bashir Rustom suffered a very severe asthma attack associated with kidney and heart malfunction. He was from Mauritius and was my classmate in the third year at Dow Medical College, Karachi. BashirRead More
Photos are courtesy of M. Shahid Yousuf. The Reunion was held on Saturday May 17 2025 at Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, Illinois, USA.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Basheer Ahmed, Class of 1960
