Distinguished Dow Medical College Faculty and Leaders who received Government of Pakistan awards Compiled by Amin H. Karim with the help from AI Dow Medical College, Karachi, has produced and nurtured generations of physicians, surgeons, teachers, researchers and healthcare leaders whose contributions have been recognized at the highest levels by the Government of Pakistan. TheRead More
Several prominent graduates of Dow Medical College (DMC), Karachi, have been honored by the Government of Pakistan with national civil awards (such as the Order of Imtiaz and Pride of Performance) for their outstanding contributions to medicine, public healthcare, higher education, and public service. Key alumni recipients of Civil Awards from the Government of PakistanRead More
Dr. Naheed Sultan, retired Professor of Surgery at Dow Medical College and a Dowite ’79, passed away in Karachi on Sunday, 24th May 2026.Dr. Habib Soomro writes: My classmate Dow79. Nahid Sultan, came from a progressive family background, was a strong supporter of NSF during her student days at DMC. Marching alongside the NSF withRead More
On February 24, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Hameed Khan returned to his Creator at the age of ninety-one. His life stretched across empires and oceans, across partitions and promises — from the princely state of Manavadar in British India, through the birth pains of Pakistan, to the vast, demanding horizon of America. HeRead More
This is a list of Class of 1977 when they entered third year in Dow Medical College in 1972-73. A total of 271 students started Third Year MBBS with 14 repeaters. The list is signed by Principal and Chairman Academic Council, late Prof. Abdul Wahid. Amin H. Karim MD Dow 1977 Houston, Texas
Dow Medical College Student’s Union published a souvenir every year in the 1960s-80s financed by advertisements. A member of faculty was the chairman and the Magazine Secretary was elected during annual elections for officers of the Union. DowLite International 1972 was chaired by Late Professor M.A. Quyyum, Head of Otolaryngology, Dow Medical College and CivilRead More
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.
