28/10/2026
Pro-Chancellor Mr. Muhammad Ismail Rahoo Chairs 12th Senate Meeting of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)
The 12th Senate Meeting of the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) was convened on Wednesday, 28th October, 2026 under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, Minister for Universities & Boards Department, Government of Sindh, and Pro-Chancellor of DUHS.
The meeting brought together key leadership, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazli Hossain; Chairman, Sindh HEC, Prof. S.M. Tariq Rafi; The Secretary Universities & Boards Department, Government of Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Abbas Baloch; Nominee of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zubair Khan; Regional Director, HEC, Mr. Sulaiman Ahmed; Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sajida Qureshi; and Registrar, Dr. Ashar Afaq.
Syndicate members, including MPA Adv. Saima Agha, Dr. Allah Bux Mushtaq, Ms. Nadra Panjwani, Prof. Shaista Effendi, and Senate Members Dr. Mazhar Ali Memon and Prof. Syed Mahmood Haider along with Deans, Heads of Constituent Institutions, Professors, and Senior University Administrators, also attended.
Addressing the Senate , Pro-Chancellor, Mr. Muhammad Ismail Rahoo commended DUHS for maintaining high standards of governance, academic integrity, and financial discipline. He highlighted the university’s vital contribution to medical education and public health across Sindh and nationwide, praising its track record in offering specialized tertiary healthcare services including complex organ transplants and advanced oncology care.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazli Hossain presented the University's Annual report 2025-2026, detailing recent advancements in clinical facilities, research Output, and the expansion of degree programs designed to address evolving healthcare demands.
Key Highlights of the 12th Senate Meeting:
*Amendments in Statutes:* The House approved the amendments in DUHS Statutes.
*Financial Oversight & Governance:* Approval of the DUHS Audit Accounts for the Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 and Approval of Projected Actuals for Financial Year 2025-26 and Budget Estimates for Financial Year 2026-2027, emphasizing fiscal sustainability and optimal resource management.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Ismail Rahoo reiterated the Sindh Government’s continued support for higher education and healthcare institutions. He expressed confidence in DUHS’s leadership and its continued efforts to set new benchmarks in medical education, research and innovation, and community service.
